Posted By: Patrick Donovan 
Date Posted: April 2nd, 2012 Categories: Medicine
A BJC Medical Group physician recently used Twitter to educate the St. Louis community on diabetes and hypertension. Aunita Hill, MD, hosted a Twitter chat April 12. She practices internal medicine at Sunset Hills Adult Medicine on South Lindbergh. While Dr. Hill was in college, her mother became disabled due to diabetes complications. “She had [...]
Posted By: Make Medicine Better Date Posted: September 20th, 2011 Categories: Health Care
The expectations about birth in the 21st century are vastly different than they have ever been before. In the United States, women have a wide range of options for giving birth. “In most of the world, a woman’s expectation is mostly to just have a healthy baby and be a healthy mom,” says Rosanna Gray-Swain, [...]
Posted By: Make Medicine Better Date Posted: August 15th, 2011 Categories: Health Care
It’s a great way to get exercise and learn the value of teamwork, but where should parents draw the line when it comes to youth sports? Research shows that participating in sports can have healthy developmental impacts on young children. They learn good sportsmanship and refine their gross motor skills. It also builds self-esteem. But, [...]
Posted By: Dr. Michael Fuller Date Posted: August 2nd, 2011 Categories: Health Care
I am obviously biased in regards to this question, but yes, absolutely. Do they need to go for frequent check ups if they are otherwise healthy? No, they do not. Early on in the twenties is a great time to establish a relationship with a doctor who can help guide them through their health for [...]
Posted By: Make Medicine Better Date Posted: July 15th, 2011 Categories: Health Care Medicine
Years ago, the primary care physician was like part of the family. Several generations would see the same family doctor for their illnesses, and that doctor would probably remain at the same practice until he or she retired. Today, doctors as well as patients move around more often. Patients aren’t getting to know their doctors [...]
