Health News
Children’s Growth Awareness Week
Staying Hydrated This Summer: Water Infused with Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
Stay hydrated and energized this summer by refreshing yourself with generous amounts of water, nature’s best elixir. Inspire yourself to keep reaching for another sip by infusing water with fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs...no sugar or artificial flavoring needed....
Ticked Off: How to Recognize, Relieve and Resist Lyme Disease
Summertime is prime time for ticks, which are becoming more prevalent each year. A combination of changing land use and warmer winters has greatly expanded the ticks’ habitat and they’re now found in more than half of U.S. counties. As a result, tick-borne Lyme...
A New Era for Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs
For patients seeking new solutions to managing type 2 diabetes and obesity, the introduction of a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA) has simultaneously inspired hope and excitement along with misuse and confusion. We developed the following Q&A to...
Type1Timer Hockey Camp Information
This summer, former Nashville Predators player, Luke Kunin (who has Type 1 Diabetes himself) is excited to be part of Type1Timer Hockey, a hockey camp specifically for young hockey players (ages 8-16) living with Type 1 Diabetes. Click HERE for details.
How to Talk with Kids about Tragedies and Other Traumatic News
In light of the recent Nashville tragedy, below are a few link to useful resources from Tennessee American Academy of Pediatrics: How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events Parent Guidelines for Helping after Recent Shootings.