by Jerel Lorenzo | Dec 17, 2021 | Smoking Cessation, Uncategorized
As we start every “new year” we often have high expectations for a “new me.” In these moments we focus on long term goals when maybe the focus should turn to short term goals and lots of planning. Smoking cessation is hard work and beyond that a daunting task that can...
by Jerel Lorenzo | Nov 10, 2021 | Asthma, COPD, The Lungs, Uncategorized
World Pneumonia Day is commemorated every year on November 12th to raise awareness of pneumonia, an infectious lung disease. According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), “Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the...
by Jerel Lorenzo | Jul 27, 2021 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs, Uncategorized
Vaping is considered a nationwide epidemic, especially among high school and middle school students. To help combat this epidemic, school districts have started to include anti-vaping messages during school wide anti-drug assemblies. In hopes of shedding light on the...
by Jessica Schuman | Jun 28, 2021 | Asthma, Programs & Services, The Lungs, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
Jessica Schuman RN BSN AE-C Did you ever notice that as soon as the holidays are over the commercials automatically want you to shift your priorities to booking a vacation? They get me every time; Cancun, Atlantis resort…Disney world. I often get so busy booking...
by Jessica Schuman | Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune* neuromuscular** disorder characterized by muscle weakness or muscle fatigue that is caused by a breakdown in the communication between the nerves and muscles. MG can occur at any age but is most commonly found in woman...
by Carla Conrad | May 21, 2021 | Allergies, Uncategorized
Is It Possible To Reduce The Number Of Asthma Attacks My Child Has? Yes, you can start by creating a partnership of care for children with asthma. Asthma Team members can include the following: you and your child, the asthma/allergy doctor, pharmacist, school nurse,...
