This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Elsharkawy. Over 3 million births occur in the United States each year. With a vital need to care for both mother and baby following conception, early prenatal care is the best way to ensure you experience a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The health of a […]
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Elsharkawy. When you have a child, even before they’re born, you are faced with a slew of questions as parents. If your child has been diagnosed with hypotonia, that list is just a little bit longer. Hypotonia is a childhood development condition that is most […]
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Baez. Asthma is a complex condition that affects 1 in 13 people, or about 25 million people, each year. In fact, asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children, with over 5 million affected by asthma symptoms each year. If left untreated, asthma […]
Sports are popular. Each year about 60 million kids participate in organized sports, while 1 in 4 adults are actively on a sports team. Of that, nearly 3.5 million injuries are caused by sports each year. Whether you consider yourself an elite athlete or weekend warrior, all sports come with risk. Knowing how to handle […]
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. From sipping on your warm morning cup of joe as a nice compliment to your breakfast to grabbing an iced coffee as an afternoon pick-me-up in the middle of a hectic workday, coffee, for most, is a daily indulgence. Because most people drink coffee to feel […]
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 280 million people live with depression. A common mental health disorder affecting more women than men, depression can lead to other health conditions and reduced quality of life if left untreated. Depression can also significantly impact your quality of sleep, leaving you struggling to get through daily tasks […]
Many patients visit their primary care provider or local urgent care center each year complaining of feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Although common and often not life-threatening, there may be some underlying reasons why you are experiencing this uncomfortable, off-balance medical episode. Even if you don’t believe your lightheadedness is cause for concern, it is important […]
When it comes to patient recovery, PVHC believes in delivering top-notch care options, like aquatic physical therapy, to help you get back to yourself sooner. If you’re currently recovering from an illness or injury that requires rehabilitation and traditional physical therapy or independent exercise repeatedly causes a flare in symptoms, aquatic physical therapy may be […]
There are about 6 million fractures reported in the United States each year. With the number of broken bones affecting so many, there are various treatment plans in place that help move along the healing process in a comprehensive fashion. One of the best and most common ways to treat a broken bone is through […]
Arthritis is a common health condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Often, with age, the symptoms of arthritis seem to worsen. The good news is that there are various medical and lifestyle changes that you can make in your daily life to reduce symptoms like pain and inflammation and live a more physically […]
