Teens
Managing Mental Health around the Holidays
A jam-packed social calendar, deadlines at work, the loss of a loved one, or sunless winter days may have you feeling less than merry around the holidays. Here are some ways in which…
Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Whether you have been putting off finding a primary care provider, or maybe you are just ready for a change, establishing a primary care provider is the starting point for better health.
Mitigating Kids’ Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Anxiety
Dr. Raunak Khisty Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. It’s not been an easy go of it for kids over the last 18 months. Suddenly forced into distance learning, many struggled with focus,…
3 Ways to Boost Mental Health During a Pandemic
Managing stress, depression, and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak can feel overwhelming. Dr. Raunak Khisty, Psychiatrist with Riverside Behvairoal Medicine, shares three ways you can boost mental health during a…
Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults. For very young children, loss or death lacks finality. It may…
The Dangers of Vaping
What You Need to Know About Vaping E-cigarettes represent a $26 million industry. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes…
Don’t Let the Flu Get You
Stick it to the flu. Vaccinations are your first line of defense against influenza. Other ways you can protect yourself and others include limiting contact with sick people and washing…
What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
Why schedule? Your Medicare Wellness Visit gives you and your provider the opportunity to discuss short and long-term steps to prevent disease, improve your health and stay well. Don’t delay,…
Distracted Driving Awareness
Every day at least nine Americans die and another 100 are injured in distracted driving accidents. Here’s more from Riverside Ambulance on the risks of distracted driving and tips to…
Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide
September is suicide prevention month. As the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S, the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10-14 and the 2nd leading cause…