Health Matters: Flu Shots Protect You and Those You Love October 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN October 2017 With flu season almost upon us, now is an excellent time to get your flu shot. This shot, also known […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: The Power of Prevention September 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN SEPTEMBER 2017 If you could do one thing for just a few minutes a day that would save your life, would you […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Preventing Suicide September 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN SEPTEMBER 2017 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this seemed like a good time to increase awareness about signs and symptoms […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Healthy Habits to Get the School Year Started Right August 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2017 The energy around the start of the school year can feel like a hive of busy bees buzzing with excitement, […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Why Everyone Depends on Community Health Centers August 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2017 As the debate about health care reform rages on Capitol Hill, most of us just want to know we’ll have […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Let’s Take Down the Real Barriers to Breastfeeding August 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2017 While the importance of breastfeeding is well known, many women still confront barriers to feeding their baby this way. During […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Access to Guns is a Pediatric Public Health Crisis July 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN JULY 2017 Casey Johnston, MD One of the most memorable patients in my pediatric residency was a teenager who was hospitalized for […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: How to Keep Youth Sports Safe and Fun July 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN July 2017 Parents with active kids sometimes struggle to find a balance between the benefits of challenging physical activity and keeping their […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Military Service Through the Reserves June 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN July 2017 Independence Day is a good time to appreciate those who help safeguard American freedoms through their military service. At MCHC […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Having Fun in the Water This Summer While Staying Safe June 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2017 Here in Ukiah, we are blessed with easy access to rivers, lakes, the ocean, and community swimming pools during these […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE