Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesPosted Rules at Pools are for Everyone
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
My health club’s outdoor pool’s hot tub has a new sign:
“No children under 12 allowed in the hot tub…this includes dangling feet and dipping toes!”
It’s very large and placed in front of the entrance to the hot tub at the stairs. Not only can you not miss it, you can’t [...]
If you love our work then tell the world!
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
You have an exciting opportunity to help CureSearch make even more of a difference for the cancer community. GreatNonprofits – a site like Yelp – is conducting a contest to find the top-rated cancer fighting nonprofits around the country.
Won’t you help us gain visibility by posting a review of [...]
BlogHer 09 HealthCare By Committee Wrap-up, Part I
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
While at BlogHer 09, I had the wonderful experience to moderate the “Healthcare by Committee” panel on Saturday July 25, 2009. All the events were “Live Blogged”. I’ll share my insights on the session later this week but let me share with you the transcript of the session to catch [...]
Sunburn - It’s that time of year.
Here are some general pointers about sun safety. I hope everyone finds them helpful. For more information you can visit our blog:
www.boysguidebooks.blogspot.com
Ultraviolet rays (called UV rays for short) from the sun will burn your skin. You can get sunburned on sunny and cloudy days. And if you get burned too many times, it can lead [...]
Heat Related Illness Prevention and Treatment
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Summer is in full effect and many of us are taking advantage of the great temperatures. No matter what age you are it’s important to protect yourself from direct sunlight and hot environments while you’re working or playing outdoors.
Being in a high temperature and humid environment makes you susceptible to [...]
It’s BlogHer Time!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
The much anticipated BlogHer Conference is only days away. As this is my first time attending, I’m especially excited, having heard about the amazing sessions and great fun from other bloggers for a while now. I’m looking forward to meeting people I’ve so far only “met” online and being a [...]
CureSearch Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Taking the First Steps to Fund Childhood Cancer Research
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Bethesda, MD — CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation applauds The House of Representatives for requesting that $10M be directed to fund pediatric cancer research at the National Cancer Institute. This will provide funding for the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act that was signed into law in July [...]
College and Students and Binge Drinking
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
It’s been decades since the national drinking age was set at 21 and in that time research has shown a significant reduction when it comes to binge drinking. Of course, with the exception of one demographic: college students.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis analyzed data gathered [...]
Happy Meals at 30: still packing caloric punches on our kids 3 decades later!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
It’s always a bit of a landmark when something like the Happy Meal reaches a big milestone in years. This week marks it’s 30th anniversary of being introduced into our lives. That’s a lot of years, a lot of meals and a lot of small cute toys!
A meal in [...]
The primary care doc: an endangered species for good reason
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Why are docs unhappy with primary care and medical students not interested? NBC News hits the nail on the head last night:
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Family medicine isn’t the only primary care specialty facing these issues. Pediatrics is suffering as well, and even [...]
New research posted
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
New Children’s Oncology Group research findings have been posted on CureSearch.org.
Visit our COG Research Commentaries page to view a full list of June’s research, as well as summaries of the new findings. New research findings are updated every month, so be sure to check back often.
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Naming a woman family doc as Surgeon General was music to my ears!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
The power of social media was sure felt yesterday when the White House announced that President Obama named Dr. Regina Benjamin as our next Surgeon General. Facebook, Twitter and emails from all the major news sources came flooding in almost instantaneous. From this tweet from @doctoranonymous, to the many others [...]
Pedroia to fans: thanks for the vote but family has to come first!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
First Pedroia missed a regular season game , now he’s bowing out of the All Star game. Why? Because family is sometimes more important than baseball.
Pedroia’s statement tells the entire story. From the statement, it’s obvious that, while disappointed he won’t be able to play, family is more important and [...]
Health Education Not Required In Texas
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
This fall high school students in Texas may not be required to take health class. Texas is now one of the few states in the country with no required health education however individual school districts still can require students to take health classes.
This recent decision, announced by Education Commissioner Robert [...]
If Pedroia can miss a ball game, so can your kids!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
This week Dustin Pedroia, the 09 AL MVP, was MIA from the roster of the Boston Red Sox Vs. Oakland games because of a “family matter”. It turns out his wife, Kelli, is expecting their first child and went into preterm labor at 7 months. With the blessing of [...]
