December 2007

Vasectomies
This is a very effective form of birth control.

Special-need Gifts
Here’s some gift ideas if you have a special-need child on your shopping list.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are variable and include headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness. Many the symptoms can be confused with flu-like illness.

Burn Prevention and Safety
Have working smoke detectors to alert you to respond— get out, and stay out. Make sure the smoke detector batteries are changed and the smoke detectors aren't old.

ICE—In Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency, that’s the I-C-E, was started by a paramedic.

Helen Rossi Guest House Anniversary
The Rossi Guest House provides family-centered lodging and support services to families and patients who are far from home during their treatment.

Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine involves injecting low levels of radioactive tracers into patients to test the function of various organ systems, including the heart, liver, kidneys, and brain.

Toy Safety
Anybody who buys a toy for a child should be a label reader.

Holiday Care for Teeth
Be kind to your sweet tooth during the holiday season or it may cause you problems.

UI Obesity Surgery Named Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
In being named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Center of Excellence®, UI Obesity Surgery has held itself to some of the highest standards in the industry.

Ethics in Sports Medicine
Coaches, administrators, parents, athletes, and health care professionals meet to discuss ethics in treating athletes.

Adolescent Gynecology Clinic
Adolescence is an important time to provide good health care for young women and girls.