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A doctor's perspective on keeping your infant healthy

This recipe feels like “comfort food” and is packed with lots of calories and protein.  Be sure to cook the chicken until it becomes very tender.  This recipe can be pureed for easy chewing if needed. Ingredients: 4 – 4 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon flour 1 stalk celery diced […]

Eating healthy to prevent cancer can be easy with some basic ingredients and just a little planning. It’s your overall diet that really makes a difference including how food is prepared: Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, but to get the most benefit, cook the tomatoes for a few minutes and then add some […]

Eat your vegetables! Do you remember hearing that as a child? Yes, your mother was right. No single food or food component can protect you against cancer itself, but there is strong evidence that a diet filled with a variety of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower risk for […]

Tips and tricks to keep the whole family eating healthy

Chicken is a great protein choice and often very well tolerated.  Adding in the corn and black bean salsa provides extra vegetables and protein punch with the Mexican flare we all love. Ingredients ½ cup corn ½ can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ ripe avocado, sliced 1 […]

Whether you have the flu, a sore throat, a broken bone or bad sprain, you want the best care for your needs. But it can be hard to know where to go for certain injuries and illnesses. The primary care clinic, acute care clinic and the emergency department are all designed to care for specific […]

Is it true that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away? Humor has its benefits.

The American Cancer Society recommends moving toward a plant based diet and I have discovered a new favorite food that fits right in. It’s called “Polenta.” Polenta dates back to the 1700’s when it was made popular in Italy. It was considered a peasant food because it was plentiful and cheap. Polenta is corn meal […]

Arts naturally lend themselves to the word “community” and phrase “community development.” What does that mean? To me, it means the arts bring us together. Whether it’s because we can all look at a visual art piece and take some personal meaning away from it; we can all listen to a piece of music and feel […]