Discussing health issues such as a chronic illness or end-of-life decisions with your children, whether they’re young or young adults, can be stressful for everyone. But if you plan what you’ll say, how you’ll say it, and how you’ll answer questions, you can navigate...
“Have you in the past 12 months had to worry about food running out?” This is one of the two questions community health workers ask recently discharged hospital patients at the Temple Center for Population Health, an institute created by Temple University Health...
Children who visit doctors at Summit Primary Care might find their way to one of the book nooks at four locations in the health system. Filled with books for children of all ages, the nook is a place for children to read during their visit. What’s more, they can get a...
After her mother passed away in 1905, Miss Anna Jarvis wanted to recognize her life and started campaigning for a national day to honor all mothers. Her mother, known as Mother Jarvis, was an Appalachian homemaker and activist who had organized “Mother's Work Days” to...
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Let’s honor the women in our lives who work tirelessly to make sure we’re all taken care of! Show your mom how much you care with these five simple ideas. Small Gesture Moms are always finding ways to brighten our day. One way...
In Pennsylvania, April is when we feel we are finally out of the woods for snowfalls, and the frequent rainy days bring nature back to life around us. April is also known for April Fools’ Day, though many of us have no idea why. What many people might not know is that...
Want to make this summer your healthiest yet? Accomplishing your summer health goals doesn’t require traveling to a galaxy far, far away to become a Jedi master. All it takes is following some simple tips we’ve learned from watching—and re-watching—the original Star...
As the end of summer gets closer, so do the end-of-summer parties. While the legal drinking age is 21, studies reveal that more teens and young adults are drinking earlier than allowed. With so much of the population drinking, it’s important to educate...
Advance planning for a health care crisis or end-of-life decisions are some of the hardest conversations families have. But planning now for what you or your family members want to happen with care and treatment near the end of life will ensure your wishes are met....
If your child or someone you know has autism, chances are good that they’ve exhibited some challenging behaviors at some point and maybe even suffered a so-called “meltdown.” While autism itself doesn’t cause the behaviors, these meltdowns often are the result of...