As healthcare providers, It is among our goals to consistently look for opportunities to improve our methods of care for our patients. Because of the day and age we live in, we are always exploring, evaluating, acquiring, and implementing the…
Summer is the perfect time to break out the grill, but beware of the creamy sauces and sugary marinades that can add unnecessary fat and calories. Check out these grilling tips to help you enjoy BBQ season while keeping…
Summer is the season to surround yourself with melons! Most melons reach their nutrient-packed peak of perfection right around this time of year, making their luscious, sweet, and juicy flavor the perfect summer snack! Melons are…
The Fourth of July is upon us and shooting fireworks are often the activity of choice related to the holiday. Although fireworks can be fun and enjoyable, they can also be dangerous. Fireworks-related injuries can cause trips to the ER, which…
As you have seen in this space and in others around the web, early detection has become a major piece of successful healthcare. We are fortunate to be living in a time that has seen miraculous improvements in healthcare knowledge…
Throwing a football with kids and grandkids, swinging a tennis racket, hammering a nail, or just getting a plate from the cabinets - all involve lifting your shoulder. And when your shoulder's giving you problems, it can make for an…
We all love the sun and for good reason-without its warmth and light, we could not survive. However, too much of a good thing (in this case the sun’s rays) can also be harmful. This doesn’t mean you have to…
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds chicken 1 (14.4 oz) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies 1 (15 oz) can black beans 8 oz frozen corn 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 (14.4 oz) can chicken broth 3 scallions chopped 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. cumin 1…
While I don't know if there is any statistical evidence to prove it, but it seemed for awhile that there was an abundance of celebrities that were contracting Hepatitis. TMZ would have some story almost every month it seemed. Whether…
This past year, many cities in the Birmingham area passed new no-smoking laws in businesses, restaurants, and bars. While it has been an adjustment for many, it has been a blessing for non-smokers, who for years had to come home…