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Position: La Plata Health Watch
There is an epidemic of opioid misuse in the United States. While the causes are multifactorial, the results have been devastating to individuals, families and communities throughout the country. ...
DATE: May 28, 2018 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Perhaps you are among the 10 to 15 percent of U.S. adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, which is a leading cause of gastrointestinal distress. IBS is a chronic condition characterized...
DATE: April 28, 2018 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Something profound recently occurred to me. As I have been contemplating the collective experiences of a career in primary care medicine, I became aware of the fact that much of my work has been...
DATE: March 31, 2018 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Do you know someone who snores loudly? Snoring can be attributed to many causes but is a symptom that should alert patients and those who love them to the possibility of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea...
DATE: Jan. 26, 2018 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Mary Jane, weed, herb, gonj, MJ, reefer, la la, dube, bud, doja. OK, now that I’ve got your attention, it’s time to talk about something important. I don’t get to title my articles, but if I did,...
DATE: Dec. 24, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
New battle lines have just been drawn in the decades-old public health fight against the leading cause of death and disability in the United States: heart disease. This month, the American Heart...
DATE: Nov. 24, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
One of my most difficult memories from medical training was the death of a middle-aged mother of three from complications of influenza. She had contracted the virus around the holidays and...
DATE: Oct. 27, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
The history of modern medicine has been dominated by three great leaps forward in the understanding of human health and disease. These are sanitation, anesthesia and antibiotics. While the roots...
DATE: Sept. 24, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
With the official end of summer just around the corner, kids are packing up their backpacks, meeting their new teachers and revving up their brains for a new academic year. Back-to-school season...
DATE: Aug. 25, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
For several years now, internal medicine doctors have been discussing the zombie apocalypse. I know what you’re thinking. You may be envisioning the arrival of hordes of the undead. That’s not...
DATE: July 20, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Summertime brings it’s own health opportunities and challenges. Make plans for a healthier summer with these suggestions. Summer means a break from school for the kids and the hectic routines of...
DATE: June 23, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is commonly referred to as “the silent killer.” This common chronic illness often does not produce early symptoms. Yet, the effects of high blood...
DATE: May 25, 2017 | COLUMN: La Plata Health Watch
Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.
