LiveSmart: Head and Neck Cancer – Know the Signs and Symptoms, Catch it Early
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Like so many cancers, early detection and treatment is critical to better long-term outcomes. [...]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Vicarious Trauma – Self-Care and Balance are Critical for Survival
Encouraging self-care for patients, their loved ones and their health care providers is crucial to keeping vicarious trauma at bay. [...]
LiveSmart: Reframing Consent – Promoting Mutual Respect, Boundaries and Open Communication
When it comes to personal relationships, dating and discussing sexual activity, consent is crucial. [...]
LiveSmart: National Healthcare Decisions Day – Take the Time, Start the Conversation
While most of us don't want to think about becoming very sick or find it hard to talk about the end of life, conversations about advanced care planing can avoid confusion in the future. [...]
LiveSmart: Protecting Our Children – Teach Them Accurate Names for Their Private Parts
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There is one simple way you can help protect your own children – teach them the anatomically correct names for their body parts. [...]
LiveSmart: Surviving Abuse and Assault – Help is Available
One in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States report that they have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. Fortunately, help for victim/survivors of sexual assault is available. [...]
LiveSmart: Happy Easter – Let’s Talk Eggs!
You can’t think of Easter without thinking about eggs. Brightly colored eggs are everywhere! The good news is, the humble egg is one of the most complete foods on the planet. [...]
LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Providing Protection, Peace of Mind During the Pandemic
The medical alert industry was identified early on during the COVID pandemic as an essential service; a medical alert system can provide peace of mind to individuals who live alone, as well as their loved ones. [...]
LiveSmart: Mammogram Guidelines Updated to Address COVID Vaccine Side Effects
Healthcare providers are asking women to delay screening mammography for four to six weeks after their COVID vaccination. [...]
LiveSmart: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Treatments Available in the Battle Against Colorectal Cancer and Pre-Cancerous Polyps
With increased colorectal screening and state of the art treatment, we can detect cancer at earlier and curable stages, helping patients lead longer and healthier lives. [...]
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