by Liz Madison | Sep 9, 2022
California is an agricultural epicenter—long admired for the variety of fruits, vegetables and other farm-fresh products it produces. Yet, access to healthy food items isn’t always a given for those in the Golden State. Only 25% of kids eat enough of the recommended...
by Liz Madison | Sep 6, 2022
Anna Parsons never expected to visit—let alone be a patient—inside an American hospital. The 21-year-old from New Zealand had come to the United States to explore the natural glory of Yosemite National Park. However, the avid rock climber and surfer took a tremendous...
by Liz Madison | Aug 15, 2022
As the country now has a new rebranded, nationwide phone number that connects to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the need for locally based mental health support also becomes more clear. Case in point, Placer County will open a new, voluntary urgent care center in...
by Liz Madison | Aug 1, 2022
Back-to-school time can generate excitement for children. It can also bring on feelings of apprehension. Mental health experts emphasize these feelings are normal. They also suggest parents and guardians consider some of these helpful approaches as the family prepares...
by Liz Madison | Jul 27, 2022
Workplace dynamics—especially within healthcare—continue to change. Whether it is caring for patients on a unit or collaborating on plans through video conferencing, how we work has evolved based on shifts driven in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic. As Forbes...
