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From the Pediatrician: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Viral Meningitis
We all love babies. So much so that it’s hard to resist the urge to smother them with cuddles and kisses in their first days of life. But resist, we must. After an Iowa couple’s devastating loss, we want to remind everyone – for the health of the baby – “look, but don’t touch,” at…
Red Nose Day: Clowning Around at Largo Medical Center
We saw plenty of red noses making patients smile at Largo Medical Center yesterday – celebrating National Red Nose Day! In addition, the hospital’s top medical staff down to volunteers were seen donning humorous alter egos to help brighten patients’ spirits. They are known to many as our “Caring Clowns.” “Humor helps with the coping…
Tulane Medical Center Unveils New Clinic for Former NFL, Pro Athletes
There are two Jabari Greers. There’s the Saints cornerback and Super Bowl champion, a celebrity and football star. And there’s the former athlete, a husband and father navigating his own healthcare – and his future after the game. “The person that people think they know – the football player – isn’t around anymore. He’s gone,”…
Fidget Spinners: Do They Really Work?
Children across the globe are clamoring for fidget spinners – simple, handheld devices you can spin with your fingers. The devices are marketed as a tool to help children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and other similar disorders focus. But do they really work? One expert weighs in on the gadgets. Siobhan Smith, a…
Veterans Make their Mark at HCA
One of the many issues facing our nation’s heroes and their families is the struggle of returning to and finding work as civilians. That’s why I’m proud to work for an organization that recognizes the unmatched skills and professionalism that our military veterans bring to the civilian workforce and provides the resources to actively recruit…
Amazing Together: HCA and March of Dimes Partner to Improve Health of Babies
Premature birth is the number one killer of babies. Those who survive can face a lifetime of serious health problems. That’s why HCA has been a longtime supporter of the March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, to help ensure babies get a healthy start at life. As a National Partner…