Adolescence is an amazing time and whirlwind of change for a teenager that can leave parents full of anticipation and frustration, or just generally exhausted. As trying as this period may be for both parents and teens, family medicine physicians and pediatricians can be a valuable resource and play an important role in helping families during this time of transition. Read more...
 

• February is American Heart Month
  Women's Heart Health from Sutter Health
  According to a recent study conducted by Sutter Health, more than 80 percent of Northern California women age 40 to 70 are potentially at risk for a first heart attack. However, only 30 percent of these same women believed themselves to be at risk. With coronary risk factors like obesity, diabetes and hypertension on the rise, Sutter physicians and hospitals are working together to help women understand their significant risk, identify warning signs and live heart-healthy lives.

• Kids E.N.T. Awareness Month
  Kids E.N.T. Health
  According to Kids E.N.T. Health, a Web site provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the number one reason that a child visits a physician is for an ear infection. Read the latest information on diagnosis and treatment of children's ear, nose and throat problems on their Web site.

• National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
  National Eating Disorder Association
  Join the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) in recognizing National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Feb. 26 to March 4. NEDA's Web site provides information about eating disorders, tips to help prevent eating disorders and tips for healthy eating.