By Carolina Boyd Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children.Ā From candy to costumes to trick-or-treating, there is a lot to entertain but also possibly harm your little ghosts and goblins. But donāt fright, there are plenty of things parents can do to keep this holiday from becoming a …
By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Clinical DirectorāSchool-Based Behavioral Health āAm I spoiling my newborn? Itās a worry that many parents have. Despite advice to the contrary from well-meaning relatives or friends, the truth is, itās impossible to spoil a newborn. Giving hugs, kisses, closeness, and warmth provides children with the security they need to develop …
By Barrett White Medicare open enrollment for 2020 begins October 15, 2019, and will end on December 7, 2019 According to a recent Space City Weather update, Houston is finally experiencing cold front season. As Houstonians, we know that means winter is coming. In the health care world, that means open enrollment is coming. …
By Barrett White Forgetfulness is a normal sign of ageing and can happen to anyone. But what happens when the problem is actually something more than that? Everyone forgets things ā Iāve left my own wallet at home more times than I can count. This is normal behavior, annoying as it can be. Everyone …
By Carolina Boyd One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves being mindful of child passenger safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children in the United States. From 2013 …
By Carolina Boyd Sleepless nights are all too common for the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from sleep disorders. It is an especially difficult situation for women who, according to the National Sleep Foundation, are more likely than men to struggle with sleep. Hormonal changes during menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause affect how well …
By Barrett White Though lesbian women have largely the same health concerns as their heterosexual counterparts, there are notable differences in the communities which often go overlooked in mainstream health care. In many ways, lesbian women have the same healthcare needs as any woman, regardless of sexuality; however, unlike straight women, they are at …
By Latisha Hull, MPH CandidateāIntern, Public Health Services September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is often named one of the most serious health issues of the 21st century. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 1 in 5 school-aged children in the United States is obese. The …
By Carolina Boyd A womanās menstrual period is an indicator of her health as well as any issues that may be going on in her body. Many women get their period on a regular monthly basis. However, it is not uncommon to develop irregular menstrual periods during the course of a womanās life. A period …
By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Clinical Director of School-Based Behavioral Health What does it mean to be present in your childās life? To each person or parent, it can mean something different. To most people, it means being fully engaged in the moment; not focusing on your phone or any other distraction. As parents, we …