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
Household Wellness Tips for COVID-19 Monday, May 4, 2020 | Gregory Bergner, MD Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to bring uncertainty about the future. Sheltering in place, hand washing, cleaning and social distancing all add stress into daily life. During this sensitive and unprec... READ MORE
Alternatives to Stress-drinking Thursday, April 23, 2020 | Nancy Laurenson Those “quarantini” jokes going around social media highlight an important behavioral coping strategy: in challenging times our alcohol consumption tends to spike. As the wide-ranging impacts of the CO... READ MORE
Safer Grocery Shopping with COVID-19 Concerns Friday, April 17, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips While getting groceries to make food at home is essential, grocery shopping can be a high-contact situation these days. Passing by people in the aisles, touching food items that have possibly been tou... READ MORE
Jot This Down: Journaling Can Boost Your Well-Being Thursday, April 16, 2020 | Amy Smith, FNP You may know the basics to boosting your health and well-being, like eating well, exercise, drinking lots of water, and getting plenty of sleep. But there’s something else you should add to the list t... READ MORE
Benefits of Exercise While in Crisis Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Nick Ward Many of us are aware of the health benefits of physical activity, and build some form of it into our weekly routine. During this time of disruption to our lives, establishing a daily routine that incl... READ MORE
Time to Serve the Health of Your Community: Additional Healthcare Workers and Volunteers Needed Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Kandra Yee, MD, FACEP The coronavirus is here in South Lake Tahoe. Though the disease is currently at a manageable level for our health care system, experts anticipate the number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases will rise ove... READ MORE
Check-in with Yourself During Coronavirus Isolation Friday, April 3, 2020 | Ryan Carr Coronavirus has an undeniable impact in our lives, and the current Shelter in Place directive doesn’t necessarily shelter us from the anxiety caused by the pandemic. As we do our part to stay home and... READ MORE