The month of February brings to mind sweet treats, roses, the color red, and hearts. Those paper hearts are meant to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but February is also National Heart Month! National Heart Month is a month-long celebration in the United States that is observed every February. The holiday was established to urge Americans to…
Article written by Dr. Carrier Kinsley Wintertime is the season for colds, the flu and a multitude of other infectious illnesses. There are quite a few things you can do to help keep your child healthy during this time of year: Vaccines You and your child (when 6+ months) along with other family members should…
The Zika virus has been widely discussed in every news outlet in recent months. The recent publicity begs the question: what do I need to know about this virus? Below we will answer common questions about the virus, how to prevent it, and how to get tested. What is the Zika Virus? Zika is a…