Tips from nurse anesthetists Moms and dads will naturally get anxious if their child needs a surgical procedure. That’s why the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists put together a guide for parents on how to ease their fears and make the process as easy as possible for the child. START STRONG •When parents remain calm, […]

How tennis players can maintain their strokes by staying injury-free From Grand Slam tournaments to recreational leagues, tennis players are feeling the strain after their matches. You might think that tennis elbow is the most likely injury for the serve-and-volley set — but it’s no match for more common afflictions. Sixty-sevenpercent of tennis-related injuries involve the […]

The HSF Golf Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds for Local Students   The Humble Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament has become a rite of spring that physicians, staff and community leaders look forward to every year. For the fifth consecutive year, they turned out to enjoy a day of friendly competition for a good cause. All funds […]

Concussions in youth sports cause growing concern among parents and coaches   The warm sunshine and the smell of fresh cut grass is a sure sign of spring, and young athletes will be eager to get back in the game. But one crash or collision with a fellow player could spell disaster, both on and […]

Colon cancer rates rise among Americans under 50   The number of young people diagnosed with colon cancer is growing, but doctors say there are effective ways to reverse this trend. While colon cancer rates have fallen 30 percent since the 1980s, incidences among people under 50 have risen 1.8 percent. In a study published […]