September 18, 2019
Prescription to Play
By Dr. Sara Kopple With the temperatures dropping and the back to school scramble still on, it is easy to start filling kids’ schedules with all sorts of enhancement activities. I feel this is…
Top Ten Tips for Keeping Baby Safe at Home
September is Baby Safety Month which serves as a reminder to consumers to purchase safe products for babies and use those products as instructed. It’s not just parents who need to be concerned with baby’s…
August 21, 2019
A Back to College Health Check List
The start of college marks a big transition in your life. While you and your child are busy getting the right dorm room essentials and choosing classes, you may be ignoring some key health decisions.…
Surviving First Semester Anxiety in College
It’s normal and natural to feel some anticipatory anxiety about going to college for the first time. Remember that everyone else is feeling a bit anxious too! Dr. Melinda Massoff, Psychologist at Westmed Medical Group,…
August 16, 2019
Does Your Infant Have a Milk Allergy?
It is true that many allergic conditions can begin in childhood, and continue throughout life, so it is helpful to discover these allergies in your child early on to ensure your child feels more comfortable.…
July 29, 2019
Does Your Eye Color Put You at Risk for UV Damage?
When the sun is out, your skin isn’t the only thing you need to protect from strong UV rays. It’s important to remember that your eyes are also at risk of being damaged from the…
July 24, 2019
Avoid Tick Bites This Summer
It’s officially mid-summer and tick season is in full swing. With increased outdoor activity, and more skin exposure, tick bites become more of a concern through September. The reality is that ticks are present in…
July 18, 2019
Don’t Let Tantrums Ruin Your Summer Fun
By: Dr. Sara Kopple, Pediatrician As a pediatrician and a mother of two young children, I have found tantrums one of the biggest day-to-day parenting challenges.Tantrums can be even more challenging and frequent during…
June 24, 2019
Westmed Family Spreading Awareness about Drowning Prevention
In September 2015 the Pfeffer family, mom Dr. Heather Landau and dad, Daniel Pfeffer, tragically lost their precious daughter Saige to drowning. Now, this family’s 12 year old twins, Samantha and Harley, are taking the…
Avoiding Workplace Burnout
The World Health Organization has officially recognized “workplace burnout” in its International Classification of Diseases Handbook. Burnout is described as a syndrome resulting from “chronic workplace stress which has not been successfully managed”. Westmed’s Behavioral…
May 28, 2019
Why You Need to B.E. F.A.S.T if You Suspect a Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. This is why Westmed Neurologist, Dr. Billy Yung, is sharing the reasons you need to act F.A.S.T if you…
May 24, 2019
Every Child Needs Sleep to Support Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Dr. Sarah Cohen, child psychiatrist in the behavioral health department at Westmed Medical Group, wants parents and caregivers to understand the importance of good sleep and how it…
April 22, 2019
Infertility Awareness Week: What You Need to Know About Infertility Right Now
As of 2014, almost one million U.S. babies were conceived via in vitro fertilization. The number of women who have used fertility services is 7.3 million. Despite these large statistics, infertility is still a difficult…
April 16, 2019
Tuesday, April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare…
March 25, 2019
Facts and Statistics: Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and we want you to know the facts. Early intervention and regular screening are key to reducing your risk. If you're over 50, or you have a family history…
