News from the Nurse: A is for Abstain from Alcohol
Body: Every day many of us consume foods and drugs without thinking about them. For instance, how many cups of coffee have you had today? What about that baby aspirin that you’ve decided to prescribe...
View ArticleSummer Weddings
Body: Ah the summer is here! With summer comes sunshine, family vacations, long days by the pool and of course – weddings! According to TheKnot.com in 2013 the most popular months to get married were...
View ArticleFive Great Manga For Uncommon Childhoods
Body: (Just to clarify: these are not necessarily stories for children, they simply feature children, although Yotsuba is charming no matter how old you are.)All of the following series share special...
View ArticleNews from the Nurse... World Hepatitis Day July 28, 2015
Body: News from the Nurse: World Hepatitis Day, July 28, 2015 Knowing your ABCs and D's and E's can save you from the bother of infection and even save you from cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer....
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Body: In the movie, Still Alice, actress Julianne Moore portrayed a woman diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. It has been reported by the media that actor/comedian Robin Williams had...
View ArticleNews from the Nurse: Childhood Obesity
Body: 1 in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure,...
View ArticleBack-to-School Sanity Savers: Middle School Edition
Body: "Dad, I have to write a paper and it's due tomorrow," says your middle schooler at 9 p.m. on a school night. While these words will make any parent of a tween quake in their boots, you show no...
View ArticleLife Finds a Way: Positive Aging at Richland Library
Body: At Richland Library, we love the sound of activity! Visit any of our 11 locations and you will hear children laughing, playing and singing during a Storytime. You’ll catch pieces of a friendly...
View ArticleChange of Plans! Branching Out
Body: This Saturday's Teen Center Program, Branching Out, has been postponed due to weather concerns.Check back soon for the new date and more details.In the meantime, check out some of the great...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Resources
Body: Sara Niles, a domestic violence survivor writes in her book Torn From the Inside Out, “In America, it is reported by some sources that there were more domestic violence related murders in the...
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