May 2, 2024
By Meagan Nolley, BSW, SICHC Mental Health Office Manager What should alert a parent or caregiver to the possibility that a child may have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Here are...Read More
Self-care – Do you sleep with your pet?
May 1, 2024
By Curtis Thill, M.D. Close to 70% of homes have a pet, ranging from dogs and cats to fish. Many people report that sleeping with a cat or a dog is commonplace. Is that good for health and self-care? Research...Read More
Feeling Anxious or Blah this winter?
Jan 10, 2024
By Breanna White, LSW Winter is here and with it comes some possible changes in one’s outlook. With short days, frosty weather, and slushy roads, we can see an uptick in feelings of the blahs and...Read More
A Time to be Merry and Bright – Reduce Potential Holiday Stress
Nov 29, 2023
By Curtis Thill, M.D. The healing purr of a beloved cat. Unconditional joy from a dog greeting you. Feeling connected after a brisk walk. A warm hug from a grandparent. These all hold the power...Read More
Three Ways to Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Oct 26, 2023
By Curtis Thill, M.D. While you’re reading this, a small organ behind your stomach where your ribs meet — about three ounces in weight – is doing amazing things for you. The small, pear-shaped...Read More
Innovative Hope For Those Facing Substance Use Issues
Jun 15, 2023
Despite fading from mainstream news, the opioid and related substance use crises are still with us. In fact, according to Brittany Stout, a Family Nurse Practitioner, the opiate crisis has reached new...Read More
How’s Your Mental Health?
May 15, 2023
by Teresa Faulkner, LCSW • May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Why should this be important to you? Mental health has been a touchy subject for some, too often leaving people to suffer in silence....Read More
Three Ways to Reduce Stress this Spring
May 11, 2023
By Curtis Thill, MD • After 30 years of practicing medicine in the region, there’s one trend I commonly see: many pains and symptoms some of my patients experience probably are (at least in part)...Read More
Resilient Self-care: Important for Both Community and Professionals
Apr 19, 2023
Burnout or emotional exhaustion can cause serious issues. Whether initiated by negative personal experience or unremitting stress at work, burnout, anxiety, depression, and other issues can result when...Read More
Making A Difference For Yourself
Jan 18, 2023
A worthy resolution that many make is to take care of themselves in the new year. These resolutions take many forms: lose weight, get fit, advance one’s career, build friendships, and more. That’s...Read More
