by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jul 3, 2013 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. Unfortunately, so do burn injuries. Over half the 9,000 people treated annually for burns do so in the weeks surrounding Independence Day. Following a few common sense precautions can...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 11, 2013 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Most people think about preventing illness when they think about health. It’s important to also include safety and injury prevention in your health and wellness plans. Emergency preparedness falls into this category. Now you’re...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 4, 2013 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In part 1 of this series you learned what being healthy really means. Part 2 taught you the three factors most commonly considered when thinking about health. This article rounds out the series by looking at two very important...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 28, 2013 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In part 1 of this series you learned what being healthy really means. You also learned how that knowledge helps you set an appropriate, personalized course towards health and well-being. Now you’re going to learn the three...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 25, 2013 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Being healthy is more than not being sick. It’s functioning at your best physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Understanding what it looks like for you and how to do it can become overwhelming. TV, books,...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | May 20, 2013 | Safety, Wellness News, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you’re safe and well can bring them great peace of mind. Sometimes phone lines and cell towers are down but miraculously internet connection remains. The American Red...