by Emma Dugas | Jun 29, 2023
For many, when it comes to Fourth of July fireworks, the bigger the bang the better. But are all those loud explosions harmful to your hearing? How can you protect your ears while celebrating? Dr. Douglas Hetzler, a Sutter otolaryngologist with Palo Alto Medical...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 23, 2023
Malaka’s life took an unexpected turn the year she turned 40. She found a lump in her breast, but she thought it was a cyst that would go away on its own. Her doctor requested a mammogram, but she was busy with work and family. Then a scheduler called and encouraged...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 22, 2023
Two trends are converging in America: the growing demand for mental health treatment and a widening shortage of psychiatrists to meet the need. In San Mateo County, several unique graduate medical education options seek to close the access gap by strengthening the...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 6, 2023
Looking for a kid-friendly explanation for why oral hygiene is important the next time your young one bristles at brushing their teeth? Meet the sugar bug! A “sugar bug” is the common nickname given to bacteria in your mouth that run rampant if you don’t brush your...
by Emma Dugas | May 11, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic took Navneet Singh completely out of his comfort zone. As a pediatrician he went to work in personal protective equipment that made him feel like a clumsy Darth Vader. As a dad he stayed home and watched his two daughters slog through virtual...
