Feeling burned out? Try these 4 strategies to re-charge your workday
In the 1970’s, Dr. Herbert Freudenberger coined the term “burnout” to describe the consequences of severe stress, exhaustion and combined physical symptoms. As COVID-19 has made its impact on a biological scale, the social implications are also becoming evident. Workplace re-entry is becoming more common and my patients often inquire about ways to deal with employment burnout. … Continue reading Feeling burned out? Try these 4 strategies to re-charge your workday
Fever 101: What to do and when to worry
Having a fever can leave you feeling miserable, hot and sweaty — and worried. How high is too high? When is it time to call the doctor? What do these numbers even mean? We tend to fear fevers. However, a fever generally means your immune system is doing its job by fighting off infection. A … Continue reading Fever 101: What to do and when to worry
Where to go for what: Navigating care during COVID-19
Should you go to the doctor, walk-in clinic, urgent care or ER? Can you get the care you need from a virtual visit or video visit? When you’re sick or injured, knowing where to go can be a challenge, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We can help you make sense of your options so you … Continue reading Where to go for what: Navigating care during COVID-19
How to make wearing a face mask fun for kids and teens
As the summer days grow warmer and children are exercising their freedom to explore and play, parents may be struggling to encourage their children to comply with guidance for wearing face masks in an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19. If that’s you, don’t worry. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I am … Continue reading How to make wearing a face mask fun for kids and teens
How to thoroughly clean and disinfect your home
As we aim to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus both in Texas and across the country, we must each remain committed to safe behavioral practices in our everyday lives. This includes regular and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched objects and surfaces. Coronaviruses on surfaces and objects naturally die within hours to days, … Continue reading How to thoroughly clean and disinfect your home
Concussion signs and symptoms
With up to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occurring each year, it is possible that you or someone in your family will at some point sustain a concussion. While concussions are serious injuries, with the right information and action plan, you can not only recover but in most cases, return to sports safely and quickly. Research … Continue reading Concussion signs and symptoms
What to consider before postponing your cancer screening
In recent months, the COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to a troubling trend: a sudden plummet in cancer diagnoses. On the surface, fewer cancer diagnoses may sound like good news, but the underlying truth is anything but positive. Fewer cancer diagnoses doesn’t mean fewer people are getting cancer — it simply means fewer cancers are … Continue reading What to consider before postponing your cancer screening
Caring for frontline healthcare workers in times of crisis
COVID-19 has put clinical research under a global spotlight as we all look for answers to this pandemic that has uprooted our lives. The research community is putting a full-court press on this pandemic and those efforts have understandably captured public attention. People suddenly find themselves with a new level of familiarity for jargon like … Continue reading Caring for frontline healthcare workers in times of crisis
High cholesterol: Should you be worried?
Today, more than 95 million American adults are living with total cholesterol levels above the healthy range. 29 million of those are at high risk for heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We often hear about high cholesterol, but what is it? How does it happen and what makes it … Continue reading High cholesterol: Should you be worried?