by Kathryn Poole, Family Nurse Practitioner Being in kindergarten is a big step for your little one. But there are ways you can help your child mentally prepare for the transition and, along the...Read More
Covid-19 Update
by Yolanda Yoder MD At the beginning of the COVID pandemic spring 2019, we pledged to help keep our community informed so that they could make wise decisions. Now 1 1/2 years later, we are all tired of...Read More
Team-Based Care: What It Is & How It Benefits You
Among the many things the pandemic has taught us is the importance of having a community around you. Working together as a team, sharing knowledge and providing support is beneficial in so many ways, which...Read More
Protection – It’s Worth a Shot
By Yolanda Yoder M.D. The good news is here! Effective vaccines are available and being administered that can help end this deadly COVID-19 crisis. We all look forward to the day when our community and...Read More
What to Know About Mammograms
By Stephanie Frye – Family Nurse Practitioner May 9 starts National Women’s Health Week and with that in mind, let’s talk about the health of our breasts. Breast Cancer: Rates and...Read More
What You Should Know About HPV
By Stephanie Frye – Family Nurse Practitioner There are more than 150 different types of HPV. They can range in appearance from small, painless, rough-surfaced warts to larger, more painful...Read More
What to Know About Endometriosis
by Missy Ray, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, also called “endo,” occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) is...Read More
SICHC’s “Thrive” initiative: helping overcome ACE trauma
by Brandy Terrell, LCSW As a parent, you want your children to develop resilience and be able to handle whatever setbacks and challenges they face. But it isn’t as simple as telling them to have...Read More
Telehealth Checklist: Preparing for Your Virtual Doctor Visit
By Krisendra Markham – Quality and Data Manager, FMH Coordinator While telemedicine (delivering medical care at a distance) and telehealth (the electronic and telecommunications technologies...Read More
5 Tips for COVID Mental Health
By Teresa Faulkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker COVID-19 affects everyone, not just those who have caught the virus. Even if you haven’t been physically infected, you most likely have...Read More
