An Integrated Approach to Managing Chronic Pain
Oct 27, 2020
Everyone has experienced pain in some form or fashion. But, acute pain—such as stubbing your toe or breaking a bone—is uniquely different than chronic pain. People with persisting back pain, or residual pain from an injury, represent just one sect...
Why Diets Don't Normally Work
Oct 26, 2020
Fad diets always come and go, but lifestyle changes are the most effective when it comes to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. In fact, some diets do more harm than good in terms of an individual’s overall health. Cutting too many calories,...
How to stay Healthy and Eat Nutritiously During Pregnancy
Oct 15, 2020
From pregnancy cravings to the myth women need to “eat for two,” there are a number of nutritional factors pregnant women need to consider from the point of conception. Dr. Laura Baker, family medicine physician at Pullman Family Medicine, shares...
Prediabetes: Risk, Diagnosis and Treatment
Oct 1, 2020
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in three adults has prediabetes. Unfortunately, as many as 85% of those adults don’t even know they are suffering with the condition. Leah Haak-Beck, Registered Dietician Nutritionist at Pullman...
Ergonomics: Ensuring Home Office Safety and Productivity
Sep 15, 2020
Efficiency and productivity are a key attribute of successful organizations. As business leaders strive to improve employee performance, it’s important to look at ergonomics—the study of interactions between people and their environment.
Addressing Pediatric Feeding Issues with Feeding Therapy
Sep 15, 2020
More than 2.3 million American children under the age of five suffer from pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), which is defined as “impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or...
Proud to Provide a 5-Star Patient Experience
Sep 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually everyone this year. Through the stress and uncertainty of these unprecedented times, there is one thing you can count on: Pullman Regional Hospital and our continuing 5-star patient experience.
What are your Birth Control Options?
Aug 11, 2020
Women have different reasons for using birth control, but with all the available options it can be difficult to find the “right” one that works for your lifestyle and your biology. Teresa Tomaszewski, Physician Assistant at Pullman Family Medicine,...
All About Post-Partum Depression
Aug 11, 2020
You’ve just welcomed your new bundle of joy into the world. It should be a blissful time, right? Unfortunately, not every pregnancy and post-birthing experience is a positive one. The subsequent weeks and months may be filled with sadness, anxiety,...
Genetic Counseling: What you Should Know
Jul 29, 2020
With the rise of genetic testing, there’s also been an increased need for genetic counseling. Many physicians aren’t equipped to interpret the genetic testing results, which is why genetic counselors are so important in this newer era of advanced...