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The stories below provide an inside look at our physicians, staff and include numerous resources for our patients and the community.
You Know You Have Diabetes If…
Ask anyone with diabetes and they’ll tell you: it’s not fun and games. Every once in a while, though, it helps to use humor as a way to bring it all into perspective.
You know you have diabetes if… the one thing that perks you up is a good laugh with people who get these memes.
Moms Through The Ages: Taking Care of Yourself During Each Stage of Life
There comes a point when you no longer measure your age by your birthdays, but by the birthdays of your children. Your health and happiness are inextricably tied to the health and happiness of your kids, but it’s important to put yours at least on the same level as theirs, for the benefit of everyone.
School Physicals: The Questions to Ask for Every Age and Stage.
School physicals are not only a check-up, they are an important way to check in. In other words, even if they aren’t required to get a physical by school or athletic standards, it’s still imperative that children be seen by a health professional at least once a year when they reach school age.
5 Simple Things to Make You a Happy, Healthy Mama
Hey, you. Yes, you. The woman with the newborn. More specifically, the one covering a spit-up stain on her shoulder with the cloth diaper while trying to pretend you had more than three hours of sleep the night before. I see you attempting to hold it all together, tightly wrapping what’s left of your sanity next to your baby’s sleeping face (where was that at 3am?).
Finding the Perfect Siouxland Doctor Just Got Easier
Finding a new doctor can be tricky, whether you are new to the Sioux City community or in search of a new partner in your health.Luckily, Family Health Care of Siouxland has several prime locations and even more dedicated doctors and nurses to help you find a doctor that is a perfect fit.
5 Reasons Well-Care Visits Are Important – Mama Edition!
Last month, we wrote a post about the 5 Reasons Well-Care Visits Are Important for Kids. While a very important topic, it occurred to us that there are some mothers out there who need to heed the same advice when it comes to preventative and proactive care. Show of hands, ladies—how many of you have scheduled a well visit or a physical for yourself that didn’t involve growing a baby?
That’s what we thought.