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
Health Matters: June is Men’s Health Month June 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2017 June is Men’s Health Month, a time when many men continue to ignore clear warning signs about their health. Although […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Safe Fun in the Sun June 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN May 2017 Let’s face it. No one thinks excessive sun exposure is healthy, but if you go to the beach on a […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight Can Save Their Lives May 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN May 2017 Since 2003, the Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health (WATCH) Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has been helping children overcome […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: May is Mental Health Month May 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN May 2017 Mental health is an essential component of wellness; however, unlike a broken bone or the flu, mental illness can be […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Hepatitis C, Then and Now April 15, 2017 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN April 2017 For the past 17 years, I’ve been treating patients with Hepatitis C, a virus that attacks the liver. The vast […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE