4 ways women can take control of their breast cancer risk
Breast cancer is one of the most daunting diseases in women’s health, as it affects about one in eight U.S….
How the flu can increase heart attack risk
Each year, up to 20 percent of Americans get the flu, resulting in over 130,000 hospitalizations—in fact, about 200,000 in…
3 questions and answers for mammograms
A mammogram is an imaging test used to screen the breast tissue for breast cancer, which affects about one in…
Penicillin allergy testing: Why it’s important to know the facts
Antibiotics are among the most effective treatments for bacterial infections, and our go-to option often is penicillin. But up to…
100 Blessings
“When we bless life, we restore the world.” ~ Rabbi Marcia Falk I am a Chaplain in a 912-bed inner-city…
Triple-negative breast cancer: Who should get tested for their genetic risk?
Triple-negative breast cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. It grows aggressively, and it lacks the three most common markers (estrogen…