Monthly Archives: March 2011

Keeping Your Pets Safe

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

More than half of Americans own a pet.  We love them like family and want to keep them healthy.  Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and healthy.   

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First With Kids: Don’t Make Scabs a Scarring Experience

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Recently parents have been asking me some cutting-edge questions about the scabs that result when their child experiences a scrape or other skin injury, and why their children pick at them. Well, let me see if I can provide some … Continue reading →

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Allan Ramsay, MD, Medical Director, Palliative Care Service, Answers Commonly Asked Questions

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Before I became a palliative care physician I was a family doctor for 30 years.  Family physicians care for people through the entire life cycle- birth to death.  Now I focus on making the last phase of our lives as … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: It’s Fun, But Is It Exercise?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Transcript: Parents have been exercising their right to ask me if “exergames” – the games children move to while watching a video or computer screen – are beneficial in keeping kids fit and helping them lose weight.  Well, let me … Continue reading →

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Finding Trustworthy Health Information on the Internet

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Research shows that about 80% of Internet users have searched online for health information.  There are many reasons for this, including convenience, privacy and low cost. It is very easy to find information on many topics, such as nutrition, exercise, … Continue reading →

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