Body Knowledge: Helping Employees Meet Health and Wellness Goals
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD Wellness Dietitian Traditionally, employers have shown their employees they care about them by providing health insurance, workplace safety improvements and added health and wellness benefits. Today, employers show support for their employees’ health and well-being by offering health and wellness services. Though these services can range from biometric screenings to […]
Understanding Antibiotic Resistance
By Kristina Kakasuleff, PharmD Riverview Outpatient Pharmacist Antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s leading public health problems. Antibiotic resistance occurs when an antibiotic loses its ability to control or kill bacterial growth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 30 percent of antibiotics prescribed outside of hospitals are unnecessary. […]
Understanding Anxiety in Children
By Kathleen Miller, MD Pediatrician at Fishers Pediatrics If you’re a parent, it’s likely you’ve witnessed some form of anxiety in your kids. Whether it’s separation anxiety when leaving them with a babysitter or being nervous about a big test, worries and fears are a natural part of childhood development. For parents, it’s never easy […]
Maintain—Don’t Gain
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE ‘Tis the season for holiday weight gain. This year instead of gaining the average 5-12 pounds and then working it off in the new year, try to stay on top of the pounds by using the following tips. Stay Active. It’s that time of year when it gets colder […]
Setting Yourself Up for an Active 2017
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC At the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the fitness and health goals you set last January. Can you remember your motivation in January 2016 to obtain a gym membership and begin exercising every day? Not having accountability, support or mini goals in place makes obtaining […]
Beat the Winter Blues with Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist It seems to happen a lot this time of year—the winter season has an effect on your physical and mental outlook. Luckily, exercise is a great solution to those pesky winter blues. While it’s not always easy to stay as active as we want during the winter months, with a […]
6 Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Staying active during the busy holiday season can be a challenge to say the least. With that being said, it’s possible and very beneficial to stay active throughout the day. Here are some tips: Plan in advance. Look for ways to stay active when you travel, either by finding a […]
Don’t Flush! Here’s How You Should Get Rid of Unused Medications
By Amy Sheller, PharmD We’ve all heard of spring-cleaning, but what about a December purge to get the new year off to a great start? Cleaning out your medicine cabinet every now and then is important to keep unused or expired prescription medications out of the wrong hands. Narcotic pain medications can be stolen by […]
Birth control: Find the right one for you
By Dr. Katheryn Moreira Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN As a gynecologist, I spend a lot of time talking to women of all ages about birth control, which is defined as any method used to prevent pregnancy. When it comes to birth control, there are so many options and there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. In general, […]
Support Riverview Health Foundation with a Gift of $40
As we approach the holiday season and take time to reflect, the Riverview Health Foundation is thankful for you. Without your support over the last 40 years, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish so many amazing projects like the creation of the Women’s Pavilion, the Emergency Center expansion, the Cardiology campaign or the new […]