Fewer U.S. hospitals send new mothers home with free infant formula, but the overwhelming majority still engage in the practice, to the dismay of breast-feeding proponents, a new survey finds. To determine if the number of hospitals distributing industry-provided formula had changed since her 2007 survey, Anne Merewood of Boston University School of Medicine followed…
The best autumn immune boosters Keep colds at bay during the autumn months ahead with our guide to the boost your immune system via seasonal fruit and vegetables. Mushroom magic Why they’re good for you They contain 12 times more of the powerful antioxidant l-ergothioneine than wheat germ and help boost immunity and protect red…
Figuring out what’s causing your runny nose can be confusing. Colds, flu, allergies, and sinusitis all have similar symptoms — stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, facial pressure and fatigue occur in all the above. Only a doctor can say for sure which condition you have and if you have a sinus infection, you feel…
Columbine Family Practice is hosting a flu clinic on the following days: — Friday, September 26th from 8 AM – 8 PM — Saturday, September 27th from 8 AM – 3 PM — Friday, October 3rd from 8 AM – 8 PM — Friday, October 4th from 8 AM – 12 PM What sort of…
Columbine Family Practice is hosting a flu clinic on the following days: — Friday, September 26th from 8 AM – 8 PM — Saturday, September 27th from 8 AM – 3 PM — Friday, October 3rd from 8 AM – 8 PM — Friday, October 4th from 8 AM – 12 PM Why You Should Get The…
Is it time for your mammogram? Are you due for a pap? Let us help you take control of your health. We offer a variety of services including IUD’s, colposcopy, and more. It is as important as ever to be sure you receive your yearly wellness exams. Mammograms are unpleasant. Despite the many advances made…
Dipping temps are no reason to abandon alfresco exercise. Hard as it is to believe, we are officially into fall! And, as the weather gets cooler, it’s time to transition our shorts-wearing, tank-toppy summer workouts into things that are a bit more… you know, autumn-friendly. Here, a few fun options: Hiking: It’s a chore when…
During this special season of reflection, it is a time-honored tradition to take a moment to think about what we’re most grateful for. Our patients at the top of the list of everyone here at Columbine Family Practice! From everyone at Columbine Family Practice, please accept our gratitude for our trust in us. We wish…
As long as flu viruses are spreading, it’s not too late to get a vaccine to protect yourself, according to theCenters for Disease Control (CDC). That is whyNational Influenza Vaccination Week is held from December 7 to December 14. “Flu season typically peaks between December and February, but significant activity can occur as late as…
For National Influenza Vaccination Week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dalton G. Paxman, PhD, FCPP, Regional Health Administrator for the mid-Atlantic region, where he oversees public health initiatives for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Paxman is a Fellow here at The…