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How Education can Support Your Diabetes Journey
Diabetes is a medical condition where a person’s body does not create enough insulin or any insulin to help turn food into energy. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational…
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Sexual Assault Awareness: Myths, Specialized Care, and Community Resources
Deanna Booker, RN is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Coordinator at Riverside Healthcare Sexual assault affects millions of Americans. Yet, it remains one of the most underreported crimes. Deanna Booker, Sexual Assault…
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Women and Sleep: Are You Putting Your Health at Risk?
Sleep is a crucial component of healthy living. During sleep, your body and brain perform healing activities. Without it, you’re not able to operate throughout the day as your “best self.” Kathleen Gallagher, Manager…
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The Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Riverside Healthcare
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation The cardiac program at Riverside Healthcare is geared towards patients with chronic heart disease. Similarly, the pulmonary program is dedicated to patients with chronic pulmonary disease. Combining…
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Navigating Back to School Anxiety
Dr. Raunak Khisty Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Riverside Medical Center While going back to school can be an exciting time for some kids, others may struggle with anxiety as we head into a…
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Time To Vaccinate
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure you and your children are up-to-date on all of the recommended vaccinations for your age group. Staying current on vaccinations is…
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Ask The Doctor – COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Today’s questions are being answered by Dr. Stonewall McCuiston, Pediatrician with the Riverside Medical Group. Dr. McCuiston is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Stronger heart, new start: Riverside team helps turn severe heart failure into a dramatic recovery
Brian Choquette is feeling fantastic these days. You’d probably never guess that he went through life-threatening heart problems. Sinan Simsir, MD is a Cardiothoracic surgeon with Riverside Healthcare. It all started when he arrived…
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Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Raunak Khisty, MD, MPH is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults.