A Whole New World of Caring for Children and Teens Living With Obesity
By Nancy T. Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, FOMA, FAAN, FAANP Obesity affects almost 20% of U.S. children and adolescents, or approximately 14.7 million youth. The disease of obesity causes numerous other physical and psychological conditions; one estimate is that over 200 medical conditions are caused by obesity. When we discuss obesity, we are speaking of energy […]
Tips to Prepare for Life-Saving Blood Donation
By Amanda Chaney DNP, APRN, FAANP, AF-AASLD Many of us want to donate blood. We know it is a good thing to do and frequently hear stories of how someone’s life was saved because of a blood donation, but what is it like to donate blood? Let me tell you about my first experience. When […]
Choosing the Right Primary Care Provider for Your Family
Choosing a primary care provider is one of the most important health decisions you can make to ensure your health. In the United States, nearly 29% of men and 18% of women don’t have a primary care provider, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.