Lina De Florias of 3TV joined Dr. Janice Johnston, Medical Director at Arrowhead Health Centers, to discuss bug bites and how you can tell if a bug bite is serious. During the Arizona summers, there’s an abundance of mosquitoes and scorpions that may be of threat to you or someone you know. Most people get small swelling bumps when they are bitten by a mosquito, spider, or ant. This is due to a small allergic reaction to a bug’s saliva that is non-threatening but a nuisance nonetheless. You should start to worry about your bug bite if your small bump transgresses into welts or hives. If you experience a shortness of breath or a racing heartbeat, these are also signs of a dangerous bug bite reaction. [Read more…]
The Mental Health Referral Process: Starting Your Journey Towards Mental Health
Mental Health is often seen as a taboo topic, but it need not be. In fact, approximately 42.5 million Americans – nearly 1 out of every 5 adults – struggles with a mental illness. It is important to understand that just as there are a variety of physical ailments, the breath of mental health is wide. Everything from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), to anxiety and depression, falls under the umbrella of mental health. Regardless of where the mental condition lies, the journey towards mental health can be made easy by following this mental health referral process. [Read more…]
Inside a School Sports Physical (Infographic)
Did you know a school sports physical, isn’t just for a child trying out for a sport at their school?
While it’s true most schools require a sports physical in order to try out for sports, there are numerous physical activities that a sports physical can be useful in determining whether or not your child is in healthy enough condition to participate in. Regular physical activities such as running, playing tag, and calisthenics can be dangerous if there is an underlying condition that has gone undiagnosed. A school sports physical can be an important tool to uncover such conditions. [Read more…]
Backpack Safety Tips
Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for your children to return back to school and also time to buy school supplies. Supplies which can add up and lead to a heavy backpack after all is said and done. Dr. Robert Byrne recently wrote an article in the Ahwatukee Foothills News covering important backpack safety tips. These tips can help ensure that unneeded strain is caused on your children’s back and shoulders. Strain which can hinder a growing child’s development long term. [Read more…]
Let’s Get Physicals, Physicals
It’s that time of year again when students are dreaming about first place finishes, the perfect jersey number, and the trophy to beat all trophies. Parents on the other hand, are concerned with physicals: what to get, when to get them, and where to get them. If you didn’t know there are different types of physicals, so let us guide you to the right one so you can rest easy knowing your child is safe as he or she “goes for the gold”. [Read more…]
Dr. Johnston’s Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Dr. Janice Johnston recently wrote an article for the Ahwatukee Foothills News and East Valley Tribune, outlining ways parents can make healthy meals for their children during the school year. In the article, the Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director and family practice physician suggests the benefits of parents taking a little extra time to improve their children’s nutrition are endless. Its important to start with a healthy breakfast each morning and pack a full lunch instead of a few snacks that are quick and easy to prepare. She includes some healthy school lunch ideas to get you started. [Read more…]
Family Practice Vs Internal Medicine: How to Choose the Right Doctor for You
When you’re dealing with doctors, the medical terms can be quite confusing. Which doctor do I see? What exactly do they do? Today we will tackle the difference between family practice vs internal medicine physicians. [Read more…]
Sunscreen SPF: The Magic Number
When triple-digits set in, there’s nothing like an ice cold beverage and a dip in the clear, blue water to cool you down. While you’re headed to your watery haven, don’t forget sunscreen as an essential part of your summer experience. For many of us the never ending sunscreen choices can be tricky, but with 1 in 5 Americans getting skin cancer, proper SPF choice is an important one. [Read more…]
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