National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Provider Blog by Monica Bernard-Thompson RDN, CDN, CLC, RDN, CDN, CLC August is National Breastfeeding Month.  During the month of August, around the world breastfeeding is celebrated and promoted.  At the Cornerstone Family Healthcare WIC Program, we also take part in the celebration by teaming up with other community agencies

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Hepatitis—An Overview

Provider blog written by Koreen Thomas, FNP. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, viral hepatitis caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, a number comparable to deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV combined. While deaths from tuberculosis and HIV have been declining, deaths from hepatitis are increasing. The World

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Summer Wellness

How do you take advantage of the beautiful summer weather while also continuing or beginning a healthy and fit lifestyle? Check out the tips below to find out! These activities and ideas are great for the whole family. • Choose water workouts and make a splash as you get fit

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What is Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning?

The idea that your child could “drown” on dry land is admittedly terrifying, and makes many parents feel helpless. But these rare incidents can be prevented. Get the facts you need to help keep your kids as safe as possible in and out of the water. The terms “dry drowning” and “secondary

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Be safe while making a splash in the water this summer!

Provider Blog written by Alicia Pointer, DO In the summer, playing in the water can be a great way for kids to have fun and cool off. However, water is a serious danger for children. Follow these tips to keep your child safe in the water this summer. Supervise children near water

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Healthy Beginnings: Giving your baby the best start

Provider blog written by Marian Seliquini, CM, LM, MS The childbearing year is an incredible journey. Pregnancy, birth and the early days with a new baby are significant and unique events in the life of any woman. This is a time full of huge physical, emotional and psychological changes. Standard

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Men’s Health Month

Provider blog written by Allan Fernandez, MD It’s that time again where we celebrate men’s health for the month of June. There are many conditions we can discuss that would pertain to men’s health such as the prostate, cardiovascular health, diabetes, adequate sleep, smoking and drinking, etc. However, the most important

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Protective Eye Wear

Provider Blog written by Neha Dada, O.D. Our eyes are precious; unfortunately, without adequate protection, our eyes are at an increased risk for damage or injury. For instance, UV light, harmful glare, blue light, sports/work related injuries are all factors that can put our eyes at risk. Taking care of

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Dental Hygene for Children

Dental Hygiene for Children

Every February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and time to remind everyone of the importance of dental care for our kids. Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention almost 20% of children between 2 and 19 have untreated cavities and that more than

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Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Provider blog written by Koreen E. Thomas, FNP. Breast cancer affects nearly 12% of women in our country today. It is the second most common form of cancer in women and a new case is diagnosed every 2 minutes. Detecting breast cancer early gives you a better chance of successful

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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Provider Blog by Monica Bernard-Thompson RDN, CDN, CLC, RDN, CDN, CLC August is National Breastfeeding Month.  During the month of August, around the world breastfeeding is celebrated and promoted.  At the Cornerstone Family Healthcare WIC Program, we also take part in the celebration by teaming up with other community agencies

Read More »

Hepatitis—An Overview

Provider blog written by Koreen Thomas, FNP. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, viral hepatitis caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, a number comparable to deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV combined. While deaths from tuberculosis and HIV have been declining, deaths from hepatitis are increasing. The World

Read More »

Summer Wellness

How do you take advantage of the beautiful summer weather while also continuing or beginning a healthy and fit lifestyle? Check out the tips below to find out! These activities and ideas are great for the whole family. • Choose water workouts and make a splash as you get fit

Read More »

What is Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning?

The idea that your child could “drown” on dry land is admittedly terrifying, and makes many parents feel helpless. But these rare incidents can be prevented. Get the facts you need to help keep your kids as safe as possible in and out of the water. The terms “dry drowning” and “secondary

Read More »

Be safe while making a splash in the water this summer!

Provider Blog written by Alicia Pointer, DO In the summer, playing in the water can be a great way for kids to have fun and cool off. However, water is a serious danger for children. Follow these tips to keep your child safe in the water this summer. Supervise children near water

Read More »

Healthy Beginnings: Giving your baby the best start

Provider blog written by Marian Seliquini, CM, LM, MS The childbearing year is an incredible journey. Pregnancy, birth and the early days with a new baby are significant and unique events in the life of any woman. This is a time full of huge physical, emotional and psychological changes. Standard

Read More »

Men’s Health Month

Provider blog written by Allan Fernandez, MD It’s that time again where we celebrate men’s health for the month of June. There are many conditions we can discuss that would pertain to men’s health such as the prostate, cardiovascular health, diabetes, adequate sleep, smoking and drinking, etc. However, the most important

Read More »

Protective Eye Wear

Provider Blog written by Neha Dada, O.D. Our eyes are precious; unfortunately, without adequate protection, our eyes are at an increased risk for damage or injury. For instance, UV light, harmful glare, blue light, sports/work related injuries are all factors that can put our eyes at risk. Taking care of

Read More »
Dental Hygene for Children

Dental Hygiene for Children

Every February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and time to remind everyone of the importance of dental care for our kids. Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention almost 20% of children between 2 and 19 have untreated cavities and that more than

Read More »
Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Provider blog written by Koreen E. Thomas, FNP. Breast cancer affects nearly 12% of women in our country today. It is the second most common form of cancer in women and a new case is diagnosed every 2 minutes. Detecting breast cancer early gives you a better chance of successful

Read More »