Before becoming a certified nurse-midwife, I worked for almost 15 years as both an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and postpartum registered […]...

As healthcare providers, we can do a lot to help patients feel better. We can diagnose and treat many illnesses. We can […]...

Recently, several Mendocino County agencies hosted a free fentanyl awareness summit to educate members of the public about the dangers of fentanyl, […]...

It can feel wonderful spending time outdoors in the sunshine, but without adequate protection, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can alter your […]...

Every fall, desperate parents call in hopes of a quick appointment because they just learned that their child needs a sports physical […]...

June is Men’s Health Month, a time when we traditionally talk about screenings to check your prostate health, cholesterol level, blood pressure, […]...

This has been a rough spring for children with asthma, the chronic inflammatory condition that can make it difficult to breathe. Not […]...

As my patients grow older, they tell me they feel as young as ever on the inside—yet their bodies are declining, and […]...

Addiction happens. Chronic pain happens. When pain and addiction collide in the same person, that person can end up in a hellish […]...

A recent story in The Atlantic titled, “Why American Teens Are So Sad” raises a lot of interesting points. As a therapist […]...