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  • Pop quiz on recognizing mental illness — and reaching out for help

    Pop quiz on recognizing mental illness — and reaching out for help

    Test your knowledge of warning signs and symptoms, plus how to address them THERE’S NO DOUBT that there is a stigma placed on mental health issues in the U.S., so much so that many do not want to even discuss the topic. However, mental health concerns are much more common than people believe. It is…

  • Life after delivery: Q&A with Drs. Peter Alvarez and Diana Wilson on postpartum depression

    Life after delivery: Q&A with Drs. Peter Alvarez and Diana Wilson on postpartum depression

    WHEN A MOTHER brings home a new baby, regardless of whether or not it’s her first child, it is a very special time. Life after delivery is an important phase when mom and baby strengthen the foundation for a bond that lasts a lifetime. But like all phases of life, there are natural stress factors,…

  • Top Docs Feature: Q&A with Delanie and Gordon Watson

    Top Docs Feature: Q&A with Delanie and Gordon Watson

    Patients talk with CFHN about their healthcare provider, Dr. Japinder Singh “MY HUSBAND was very, very sick when I met him,” says Delaine Watson. Gordon had all manner of problems with his spleen and gallbladder, hernias — even throat cancer. A Vietnam veteran, he’d also been exposed to Agent Orange.

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  • Aortic Dissection: Diagnosis and Management

    Aortic Dissection: Diagnosis and Management

    In the June article, we discussed aortic dissection, its symptoms, and its classification.  Let’s discuss other aspects now. Aortic dissection is most commonly diagnosed when the patient presents with tearing chest or back pain that is unrelenting and associated with severely elevated blood pressure. Other signs indicative of various important organs not getting enough oxygen/blood…

  • Hindsight Is 20/20, so Prioritize Eye Safety Now

    Hindsight Is 20/20, so Prioritize Eye Safety Now

    by TERRANCE HAFNER, O.D.  The eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, allowing us to see and experience the world around us. It is crucial to prioritize eye safety to prevent any potential injuries or long-term damage. In this article, we will explore various safety measures and practices that can help…

  • Aortic Dissection: Rare and Potentially Deadly 

    Aortic Dissection: Rare and Potentially Deadly 

    Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the main blood vessel branching off from the heart.  An acute aortic dissection is a medical emergency and presents with excruciating chest or upper back pain that radiates to the neck or back. Other symptoms include sudden loss of consciousness and shortness of…

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