Dr. Chantay Smartt, who sees patients for both primary care and medical emergencies, said it's important to know the signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. If a patient experiences hives, wheezing and difficulty breathing after being exposed to allergens like insect bites, foods or medications, call 911 immediately. Patients with severe allergies should always discuss [...]
Regional One Health is excited to play a role in the redevelopment of Tom Lee Park, a project that will create a gathering spot for our community. Our Regional One Health River Trail will span the length of the park and is designed for walkers, joggers, cyclists and other recreational users. We are proud to [...]
Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team provides education and counseling that help patients improve their health and manage chronic conditions. They focus on helping patients make easy, sustainable changes to their diet. They're offering advice you can use to make each meal of the day healthier. Consistency is important when it comes to a healthy [...]
Cooking at home is a great way to make sure you're eating healthy, and Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team has some advice for how to make it happen. Stocking up on ingredients, cooking tools and recipes helps you stay prepared and reduces the temptation to eat out or make unhealthy choices. Preparing food [...]
Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team helps patients improve their diet through small, realistic changes that add up to big improvements. It's possible to make those changes even if you're on a tight budget. Some of their tips include cooking at home, buying healthy ingredients in bulk and keeping portion sizes reasonable. Eating healthy [...]
It's possible to eat healthy even if you're busy and grabbing food on the go. Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team has some advice for making healthy choices at restaurants. Aim for items that are grilled or baked, eat reasonable portions, and fill up on healthy choices like salads or veggies. Remember - a [...]
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and it's a great time to show support for new and expectant moms. Regional One Health offers a wealth of resources aimed at educating and helping women overcome challenges associated with breastfeeding so they can successfully nurse their babies. Breastfeeding offers a number of benefits, including infection prevention [...]
A lot of people struggle with staying well hydrated, and Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team is here to help. Proper hydration helps the body feel, function and even look better, and prevents medical emergencies like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure you're drinking the appropriate amount of fluids for your body's needs, [...]
Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team helps patients make simple dietary changes that can go a long way toward managing disease and improving overall wellbeing. One of those changes is encouraging patients to eat more fruits and vegetables. They're offering simple tips for incorporating more of these healthy foods into your daily meals. Most [...]
Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team works with patients on making lifestyle changes that help manage chronic conditions and improve overall health through proper nutrition. Healthy physical activity is also important, and they're reaching out with tips on how to implement exercise into your daily life. Fitting exercise into a busy schedule may sound [...]