A Safer, Healthier Haunting this Season Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | Jennifer Ehmann Seasonal holidays like Halloween will be different this fall to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Finding safe ways to celebrate can create magical memories, and lower the risk of exposure to yourself, ... READ MORE
Improving Running Performance and Avoiding Injuries Friday, October 23, 2020 | Alan Barichievich, MSPT There are many things that keep us from enjoying the mental and physical health benefits of running; don’t let injury be one of them. Running injuries come in many forms and are typically the unfortun... READ MORE
Pumpkin Mousse Recipe Thursday, October 22, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) organic pumpkin 1 package extra firm tofu 1/3 cup light agave 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp salt • cinnamon Grated dark chocolate (optional) Directions... READ MORE
Fall in Love With Your Bike Fit Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Enjoying the fall foliage from the seat of your bicycle is a fun and healthy way to breathe some crisp autumn air while listening to the rustling of leaves beneath your tires. Even though your beach d... READ MORE
Measuring Hospital Quality Monday, October 19, 2020 | Barton Health News When we go to the hospital, we typically don’t think about the processes and systems in place that ensure our quality of care. Meanwhile, behind the scenes are hundreds of people working to improve th... READ MORE
Preparing Your Body for Winter Sports Friday, October 16, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Winter is fast approaching, leading many of us to think about getting back to skiing and snowboarding in the season ahead. As we dust off our gear, now is the time to do some basic physical maintenanc... READ MORE
It’s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Flu Vaccination Monday, October 12, 2020 | Erin Jones The 2020-21 cold and flu season is upon us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now is the time to do everything we can to protect ourselves and others in our community. Influenza (flu) and COVI... READ MORE
The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | Megan Jewell, MD The reminder to schedule a breast cancer screening test comes on strong during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This month, let each splash of pink you see be an encouragement to get screened... READ MORE
Confronting Trauma for a Healthier Future Monday, September 28, 2020 | Rhonda Sneeringer, MD, FAAP We all face challenges and obstacles in life. Some, unfortunately, endure greater or ongoing trauma. Children are especially vulnerable to toxic stresses and traumatic events, and multiple studies sho... READ MORE
Keeping Patients Safe is a Team Effort Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | Matthew Wonnacott, MD Running a hospital takes a large team of professionals, all pulling together, often under tremendous stress. We often recognize our caregivers who have direct contact with patients. But behind every c... READ MORE
Opening for our Community Monday, September 21, 2020 | Proctor, Chris Addressing our community’s health requires hard work, collaboration, and listening to the challenges of those who need our help the most with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Barton Health’... READ MORE
Suicide Prevention Awareness: Learn About the Warning Signs and Local Resources Friday, September 18, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips By: El Dorado County Health & Human Services September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During the month of September, the El Dorado County (EDC) Behavioral Health Division encourages the com... READ MORE
Celebrating World Patient Safety Day Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Dawn Evans The bond that healthcare workers and patients share is being celebrated globally on World Patient Safety Day, September 17, 2020. From community healthcare systems like Barton Health to the World Heal... READ MORE
Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Addictive opioid painkillers are often prescribed for pain, but researchers state opioids only offer modest effects for chronic, non-cancer pain. Meanwhile, acupuncture is a safe and effective method ... READ MORE
Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety: 5 Practical Tips Thursday, September 10, 2020 | Joseph Hibbeln September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a good time check in with yourself and loved ones. So many of us are struggling to keep our mental health in check right now. It’s normal ... READ MORE
Edamame Greek Salad Friday, September 4, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 16 oz. shelled edamame 1/4 tsp salt and pepper 2 chopped romaine hearts 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber, sliced 1/2 cup crumbled fe... READ MORE
Delivering Care for Mothers and Babies Thursday, September 3, 2020 | Amanda Weavil As a mother and as a physician, I understand there are many unknowns right now for moms as they prepare to deliver their babies. Despite the challenges we face with the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton Healt... READ MORE
Physiatry: Your Questions (and Answers) for Pain Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | Gregory Burkard Jr. Gregory Burkard Jr., DO is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist with Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. We sat down with him to learn more about his medical specialty and the ser... READ MORE
Advances in Knee and Hip Replacement Friday, August 28, 2020 | Jeffrey A. Orr, MD The number of outpatient joint replacement surgeries has been steadily growing in the United States. Between 2012 to 2015, there was a 47 percent increase in elective same-day joint replacements. With... READ MORE
New UroLift Procedure Improving Quality of Life Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | Brian Steixner, MD More than 50 percent of men over the age of 50 suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. While BPH is common for older men, causing the frequent urge to urina... READ MORE