We were excited that we would be living in the same residence hall. Our biggest concerns were finding a parking spot, locating our classes and adjusting to dorm life. None of us anticipated that two of the young women would experience a sexual assault during the first six weeks of college, making them a statistic.

When I enter a patient’s hospital room, I always introduce myself as the occupational therapist who would be working with them. Many patients are very quick to assure me they were retired and did not need a job. OTs do not find people jobs, but we will put you to work!.

It is difficult to count the number of times I have been asked, “What is public health?” and “why is it important?” These two very straightforward questions are not so easily answered. The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) created a YouTube video in 2008 entitled “This is Public Health.

Congenital ear deformities occur in up to 20% of newborns. Studies have shown that the deformation should self-correct within one week, or it will need treatment. Other studies have shown that only 30% of infant ear deformities will self-correct. Most deformities can be corrected surgically later in life.

Spring has returned with all of its greenery and glory! Unfortunately, not everyone looks forward to this season. Springtime can be challenging for people who suffer from allergies. Tree pollen is the biggest culprit for triggering allergy symptoms in early spring.

Today’s message to all women is that you deserve and should make your nutrition a priority. Proper nutrition is essential for women to live their best and longest life. Women have unique nutrient needs, which change during each stage of a woman’s life.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive, patient-tailored program of education, exercise training and behavior change. Depending on the program, sessions take place two to three times a week for eight to 12 weeks.

Believe it or not, children can children. For this reason, many dentists begin to develop cavities as early will have meet-and-greet appointments. as their teething stage. This age Meet-and-greet appointments are a marks the beginning of their dental great way for children to start getting hygiene journey.