by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 14, 2016 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
In addition to remembering whether or not you’re moving your clock forward or backward for the daylight savings time change (by the way it’s spring forward, fall back) it’s important to remember a few other health and wellness boosting tips. You might already know...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 23, 2016 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
When Mother Nature blankets us in a huge snow storm, not so subtly telling us to chill out, you might assume you’re automatically safe as long as you stay inside. That isn’t necessarily the case, however. It’s just as important to take extra safety precautions inside...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 29, 2015 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
Woohoo! September is National Preparedness Month, and September 30 is America’s Prepareathon. What better time to pause for wellness™ and chat about emergency preparedness? Alright. I know, it isn’t necessarily the most exciting or uplifting topic. It is, however...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jul 6, 2015 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Nothing sucks the fun out of summer festivities like a trip to the hospital. You’ve heard me say it before but it’s important enough to repeat: Preventing injury is as important to health as preventing illness. Brushing up on...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 27, 2015 | Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD Snow. It’s an inescapable part of winter in many parts of the world. It can bring peace to those who watch it from their warm, cozy indoor perch wrapped in warm clothes and nestling a mug of hot chocolate. Eventually, however, someone has...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 16, 2014 | Holiday Wellness Tips, Safety, Wellness Tips & Information
by Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS We originally shared these holiday safety tips when we our blog first launched. Safety never goes out of style though, so we’re sharing it again! It’s helpful to periodically review safety tips to make sure they are on the...