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  • PCMA Letter: Zooming in on your mental health

    PCMA Letter: Zooming in on your mental health

    Mental illness, be it depression or any other behavioral disorder, effects millions of Americans daily. It is real, and if not addressed in the early stages, these health ailments can be devastating to a person’s physical health in addition to being detrimental to their state of mind. Because of their nature, the conditions of the mind…

  • Medical Advice: Rabies report and safety reminders

    Medical Advice: Rabies report and safety reminders

    Saint Hubert, who lived from 656-727 A.D., was the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians, and metal workers.  He was called upon to cure rabies until the early 20th century through the use of the St. Hubert’s Key, which was said to have been given to him by St. Peter.  St. Hubert Key’s took the…

  • Ask a Nurse: Genetic testing for mental health medications

    Ask a Nurse: Genetic testing for mental health medications

    We have all heard of, and some of us have even experienced firsthand, the tragedies surrounding mental health disorders. It’s nearly impossible to watch a TV show without hearing about a new antidepressant that causes an endless list of unwanted symptoms. And according to the CDC more than 1 in 10 American’s over the age…

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