Prepare Children for Sleep Friday, August 7, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Young children need plenty of quality sleep each night but meeting that goal can be a struggle for parents. In preparation for school, adjust your bedtime a few weeks before the first day. Tips to mak... READ MORE
A Great School Lunch is in the Bag Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Trying to save money? Improve your children’s health? Or maybe a little of both? Packing school lunches is a great way to help your wallet—as well as your kids’ health. As you’re filling their lunch s... READ MORE
Back to School Balance Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Adriana Covell Busy. Hurried. Overwhelmed. If you have kids and those sentiments sound familiar, you’re not alone—more than 80 percent of parents say they frequently feel rushed. Between jobs, school, homework, spor... READ MORE
Chickpea Ranch Salad Friday, July 31, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1/3 cup lite ranch dressing 2 Tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno 1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 1/4 Tsp ground salt and pepper 3 cups rinsed chickpeas 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 diced ... READ MORE
Prepare for School and Get a Well-Child Visit on the Books Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | Allison Steinmetz, MD With COVID-19 continuing to spread within our community, this next school year will look different than years past. One thing is certain, however: families can prepare by scheduling childrens’ annual ... READ MORE
Four Tips to Avoid Summer Sports Injuries Thursday, July 23, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips By: Caroline Barichievich, PT, MSPT, CSCS, and Alan Barichievich, MS, PT Summer sports are a great way to stay active and maintain physical distance while enjoying some fun in the sun. Don’t let commo... READ MORE
Avocado Toast Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 2 slices of whole grain bread 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cored 2 eggs (optional) Pepper Directions: Toast bread. Mash avocado and spread on toast. Cook eggs over medium heat in pan. Top t... READ MORE
The Real Skinny on Urinary Incontinence Friday, July 10, 2020 | Brian Steixner, MD Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common and distressing problem for many women. While the rate of incontinence increases with age and after delivering a baby, female incont... READ MORE
Sports Injury Prevention Tips Thursday, July 2, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips People who take part in regular activities can develop overuse injuries when they push their bodies past the limit. Make sure to get the most out of your summer activities by taking care of your body.... READ MORE
Medical Care During 4th of July Weekend Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Barton Health News Throughout this holiday weekend, we're here if you or your loved ones need medical care. Due to COVID-19 precautions, please call each office before arrival. Barton Emergency Department 24-Hour Emerge... READ MORE
Tips for a Great Grill Season Friday, June 26, 2020 | Kristine Travis, MS RDN With the weather lately, chances are you have already started cooking dinner outdoors. Grilling and eating dinner outside can also be a great way to more safely interact with friends and family. Here ... READ MORE
Shoulder Pain? Don’t Shrug It Off Friday, June 19, 2020 | Kyle Swanson, MD More than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, and those numbers continue to grow. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is simply the breakdown or l... READ MORE
Wear a Face Mask to Help Your Community Stay Healthy Thursday, June 18, 2020 | Rhonda Sneeringer, MD, FAAP As temperatures at Lake Tahoe are heating up, so are discussions about wearing a face mask in public. While science continues to reveal new information about the coronavirus, one thing is clear: weari... READ MORE
Essential Screenings for Men’s Health Friday, June 12, 2020 | Brian Steixner, MD June is Men’s Health Month , a time for us to consider what we’re doing to stay healthy. In addition to eating right and exercising, men need to make sure they’re up-to-date on important health ... READ MORE
Promoting Men’s Health Friday, June 5, 2020 | Ryan Carr As men, we can aspire to bring wellness into our lives and commit to our health. Studies show men are more likely to take on maladaptive behaviors than women, such as over-consuming alcohol and smokin... READ MORE
Men's Self Care Monday, June 1, 2020 | Barton Health News Preventative care can catch diseases early on and keep you healthier longer. Know when to see your primary care provider versus a urologist; refer to the chart below for a general guide. Primary Care ... READ MORE
Get the Facts About Addiction Friday, May 29, 2020 | Tracy Protell Drug and alcohol addictions aren’t mere character flaws. They’re diseases that change the way the brain functions. Scientists have examined brain scans of those who are addicted. They can see differen... READ MORE
Understanding Mental and Behavioral Health Issues Friday, May 22, 2020 | Tracy Protell Many people with a mental health disorder don’t get treatment. They may think it won’t help, or they don’t recognize the symptoms. Others may not be able to afford treatment. The social stigma of ment... READ MORE
Local nurses share perspective Friday, May 8, 2020 | Barton Health News As part of the national celebration of Nurses Week 2020, we asked nurses caring for some of the community’s most vulnerable patients to give their perspective on the frontline of COVID-19, and the 200... READ MORE
Work from Home Wellness During COVID-19 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Many people are working from home to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This adjustment can be difficult, and lead to feelings of isolation, frustration or anxiety that can impact your mental health. ... READ MORE