The Patient Family Advisory Council strives to promote effective and respectful partnerships among patients, families, and clinical staff members while also increasing understanding and cooperation.
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Car seat technicians can determine if children are in the right seat for their age and size, and explain the importance of registering car seats with the manufacturers so owners can be notified if there is a recall.
The best place to start is to discuss your exercise plans with your primary care provider. This can include sharing which activities you want to participate in and whether they need to be modified because of certain diseases or previous injuries.
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Kenny Sylvester, self-described as a kid himself, says a childlike approach is best when calming patients in the pediatric emergency department.
Andrew Romeo, M.D., has a focus on deep brain stimulation, epilepsy, brain tumors and spinal surgeries.
Annabelle Fonseca, M.D., M.H.S., said the research will focus on a systems-based approach to identify patients at risk of developing upper GI cancers and allow for early intervention and improvements to care.
Art therapist Margaret Wielbut of Fairhope explains that participating in art-related activities satisfies something deep within us. She works with patients in Mobile on Wednesdays, and patients in Fairhope on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Act now to make your storm plan, remembering that the hospitals cannot accommodate families or pets of employees during a severe weather event.
Danny Rickert will continue to assist state leaders in making healthcare policy decisions, ensuring access to care and addressing health challenges in Alabama.
If you notice watery eyes, tired or achy eyes, blurred vision, double vision, dry eyes, headaches, eye redness, sensitivity to bright lights, and neck and shoulder pain, too much time spent in front of screens could be the culprit.
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