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Healthy Outlook
Published by Contra Costa Times
The column, under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Daniels, who practices family medicine at the CCHS Pittsburg Health Center, covers illness prevention, specific diseases such as asthma and diabetes, seasonal maladies such as flu and allergies, public health issues such as tuberculosis and SARS, local problems such as pollution and violence, and much more.
We also address questions raised by our readers.
Contra Costa Health Services has many experienced providers - at the Regional Medical Center in Martinez, at our 8 health centers, in the public health division, at our mental health clinics, in our alcohol and drug programs, in the environmental health division and in our other health programs. Some of them are contributing to "Healthy Outlook".
2009 |
| Strange Rash Is Really Harmless |
July 1, 2009 |
| Sun Protection Simplified |
June 17, 2009 |
| Misconceptions About Spinal Surgery |
June 3, 2009 |
| Lessons Learned From Swine Flu Are Useful For All Flu |
May 20, 2009 |
| May is Allergy and Asthma Month |
May 6, 2009 |
| Immunizing Children Is Safe |
April 15, 2009 |
| Doc, I'm Dizzy |
April 1, 2009 |
| Tuberculosis is real threat in Contra Costa County |
March 18, 2009 |
| Is it a Headache or a Migraine? |
March 03, 2009 |
| Whiplash Injuries Can Be Deceptive |
Feb. 4, 2009 |
| Importance of a Full Nine-Month Pregnancy |
Jan. 22, 2009 |
| Guard Against Depression in Elderly |
Jan. 14, 2009 |
| Cardiac Care Standard Improves with new County System |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
2008 |
| Food Safety During the Holidays |
Dec. 10, 2008 |
| Flu Vaccine Now Includes 6- to 18-Year-Olds |
Nov. 20, 2008 |
| Norovirus Can Ruin Your Vacation |
Nov. 5, 2008 |
| Seniors Should Get Shingles Vaccine |
Oct. 14, 2008 |
| Wound Care Can Make All The Difference |
Sept. 30, 2008 |
| Early Screening Can Minimize, Prevent Diabetic Symptoms |
Sept. 17, 2008 |
| What Is Diabetes And Recognizing Its Symptoms |
Sept. 3, 2008 |
| Serious Head Injuries May Seem Mild At First |
Aug. 19, 2008 |
| Which sunscreen is best? |
July 29, 2008 |
| Follow Clean Practices to Prevent Waterborne Diseases |
July 02, 2008 |
| Is There a Single Shot That Can Cure Seasonal Allergies? |
June 10, 2008 |
| Whooping Cough Outbreak Underscores Need for Immunizations |
May 20, 2008 |
| Bike Commute an Easier Route |
May 01, 2008 |
| Teens and STDs |
April 15, 2008 |
| Where We Live, What We Earn Profoundly Impacts Our Health |
April 01, 2008 |
| Antibiotics Don't Help Viral Infections |
March 25, 2008 |
| High blood pressure a silent killer |
March 12, 2008 |
| MRSA a Resistant Skin Infection |
Feb. 20, 2008 |
| Preventing Falls Can Save Lives |
Feb. 06, 2008 |
| Asthma a Potentially Fatal Ailment |
Jan. 16, 2008 |
| Solutions to Treat Adult Acne |
Jan. 02, 2008 |
2007 |
| Tips for Easing Cold, Flu Miseries |
Dec. 19, 2007 |
| Precautionary Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life |
Dec. 12, 2007 |
| Nasal Flu Shot a Painless Choice |
Nov. 21, 2007 |
| Treat Head Lice Quickly, Thoroughly |
Oct. 17, 2007 |
| Hazardous Lead Can Lurk in Surprising Places |
Oct. 03, 2007 |
| Shingles Vaccine Good for Adults 60 and Older |
Sept. 21, 2007 |
| "Spacing" Is Best to Ensure Optimum Health for Mother and Baby |
Sept. 07, 2007 |
| Cosmetic Surgery Can Boost Self-Image |
Aug. 17, 2007 |
| Most Severe Shoulder Pain Can be Treated |
Aug. 01, 2007 |
| Arthritis Comes in Variety of Types, Severity |
July 18, 2007 |
| Beware of Heat-Related Illnesses |
July 06, 2007 |
| Evidence Supports Safety of New Contraceptive Pills |
June 22, 2007 |
| Coping with Cancer Treatment |
June 06, 2007 |
| May Is Allergy and Asthma Month |
May 16, 2007 |
| Practice Proper Contact Lens Use |
May 02, 2007 |
| Ailment Known to Diminish Vision |
April 18, 2007 |
| Kidney Disease Underdiagnosed |
April 04, 2007 |
| Excessive Sleepiness Could Be Serious Sleep Disorder |
March 21, 2007 |
| Gout Can Be Difficult to Recognize |
March 07, 2007 |
| Norovirus a Threat to Elderly, Infants |
Feb. 07, 2007 |
| Vaccine Recommended to Prevent Cervical Cancer |
Jan. 19, 2007 |
| Peak Flu Season Is in January and February |
Jan. 03, 2007 |
2006 |
| Holiday Eating Tips Help You Stay Healthy |
Dec. 29, 2006 |
| Delayed Visits to ER Detrimental |
Dec. 08, 2006 |
| Rare Cancer Can Often Mimic Breast Infection |
Nov. 15, 2006 |
| Head Lice Is A Pesky Nuisance |
Nov. 02, 2006 |
| A Number of Products Contain Harmful Lead |
Oct. 26, 2006 |
| A Look at Medication Options for Back Pain |
Oct. 04, 2006 |
| Various Mosquito Repellents Can Help Combat West Nile Virus |
Sept. 08, 2006 |
| Hypertension Pills Worth Effort |
Sept. 01, 2006 |
| Find out about West Nile Virus |
Aug. 18, 2006 |
| Yeast Can Be Cause of White Spots |
Aug. 04, 2006 |
| Shots Not Just for Pre-Schoolers |
July 19, 2006 |
| Blood Pressure Pills Worth The Effort |
July 04, 2006 |
| Sun Worshipers Should Pick a Safer Idol |
June 21, 2006 |
| Risk of Osteoporosis is Preventable |
June 07, 2006 |
| Many Medicine Options for Diabetes |
May 17, 2006 |
| Symptoms of Lymphoma Can Go Unnoticed |
May 03, 2006 |
| April is Child Abuse Prevention Month |
April 19, 2006 |
| Sleep Tips can Prevent Infant Death |
April 05, 2006 |
| Prep Questions before Doctor's Visit |
March 15, 2006 |
| Flu: Basic guidelines to determine whether a visit to the ER |
March 01, 2006 |
| Higher cholesterol OK if the right kind |
Feb. 24, 2006 |
| How to Prepare for Disasters |
Feb. 01, 2006 |
| Osteoporosis |
Jan. 18, 2006 |
| FAQ: Avian Flu |
Jan. 04, 2006 |
2005 |
| Family and Holiday Stress |
Dec. 21, 2005 |
| How is Bird Flu Different from Regular Seasonal Flu? |
Dec. 07, 2005 |
| Stroke |
Nov. 16, 2005 |
| Type II Diabetes is Becoming More Common |
Nov. 03, 2005 |
| Recognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer's |
Oct. 20, 2005 |
| First Aid |
Oct. 05, 2005 |
| Why Do Our Finger and Toe Nails Give Us So Much Trouble? |
Sept. 21, 2005 |
| Early Medical Care in Pregnancy is Important |
Aug. 31, 2005 |
| Anemia in Children |
Aug. 17, 2005 |
| Cortisone Shots Help Painful Joints |
Aug. 04, 2005 |
| Staying Safe and Healthy in the Summer |
July 20, 2005 |
| Breast Cancer |
July 06, 2005 |
| Breast-Feeding Your Baby |
June 15, 2005 |
| TB Risks During International Travel |
June 01, 2005 |
| May is Asthma Awareness Month |
May 18, 2005 |
| Getting Tested for Hepatitis C Can Save Your Life |
May 04, 2005 |
| Advice on Dealing with Problems with Mold |
April 21, 2005 |
| West Nile Virus |
April 06, 2005 |
| New Law Helps Parents Protect Older Children in Cars |
March 16, 2005 |
| Which Cold and Flu Symptoms Require a Doctor Visit? |
March 02, 2005 |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) rate has been dropping |
Feb. 02, 2005 |
| New-mom Blues Not Uncommon And Manageable |
Jan. 23, 2005 |
| Don't Give Up On Fitness Resolutions For New Year |
Jan. 08, 2005 |
2004 |
| Thinking Ahead Helps Avoid Tragedy |
Dec. 26, 2004 |
| Stay On Top of Medications To Avoid Trips To The ER |
Dec. 12, 2004 |
| Doctor Provides Answers To Common Flu Questions |
Nov. 28, 2004 |
| It's Never Too Late To Quit Smoking And Save Your Health |
Nov. 14, 2004 |
| Groups Offer Healing Support For Cancer Patients |
Oct. 31, 2004 |
| Stay Calm On Flu Shot Shortage |
Oct. 17, 2004 |
| Prostate Cancer Presents Tough Choices |
Sept. 19, 2004 |
| No Time Like Present To Update Immunizations |
Sept. 04, 2004 |
| HIV/AIDS Still a Serious U.S. Problem |
Aug. 21, 2004 |
| Parents Must Model Responsible Driving for Teenagers |
Aug. 08, 2004 |
| Don't Delay Getting Help For Hemorrhoids |
July 25, 2004 |
| Lower Your Salt Intake to Bring Down Swelling |
July 11, 2004 |
| Exercise Can be Prescription for Combating Illness |
June 26, 2004 |
| Devices, Calls Make Difference Between Life, Death |
June 13, 2004 |
| More Than Just A Cough, Pertussis Can Be Fatal |
May 30, 2004 |
| Rx for a Healthy Life: Medical Insurance
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May 15, 2004 |
| Stigma Undercuts Efforts to Treat Mental Illness |
May 01, 2004 |
| Try Altering Perception, Reaction to Bust Out of Stress |
April 18, 2004 |
| Beta-Blockers Can Help Make Surgeries Safer |
April 04, 2004 |
| Tuberculosis still a cause for concern in East Bay |
March 20, 2004 |
| Keep track of pills for doctor's, your own sake |
March 06, 2004 |
| Small Steps Can Head off Child Obesity |
Feb. 21, 2004 |
| Dental care can prevent trouble at school |
Feb. 07, 2004 |
| Skip Days, Not Weeks, to Offset Pill Side Effects |
Jan. 24, 2004 |
| Acne Treatments Take Care Of Mind, Body |
Jan. 10, 2004 |
2003 |
| Cold Season's a Snap with Right Ingredients |
Dec. 27, 2003 |
| Grief Can Make Holidays Difficult |
Dec. 14, 2003 |
| The Purple Pill |
Nov. 30, 2003 |
| Introduction |
Nov. 02, 2003 |
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