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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".
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 |
Jul. 18, 2007 |
| Beware of Heat-Related Illnesses |
Jul. 06, 2007 |
| Evidence Supports Safety of New Contraceptive Pills |
Jun. 22, 2007 |
| Coping with Cancer Treatment |
Jun. 06, 2007 |
| May Is Allergy and Asthma Month |
May 16, 2007 |
| Practice Proper Contact Lens Use |
May 02, 2007 |
| Ailment Known to Diminish Vision |
Apr. 18, 2007 |
| Kidney Disease Underdiagnosed |
Apr. 04, 2007 |
| Excessive Sleepiness Could Be Serious Sleep Disorder |
Mar. 21, 2007 |
| Gout Can Be Difficult to Recognize |
Mar. 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 |
Jul. 19, 2006 |
| Blood Pressure Pills Worth The Effort |
Jul. 04, 2006 |
| Sun Worshipers Should Pick a Safer Idol |
Jun. 21, 2006 |
| Risk of Osteoporosis is Preventable |
Jun. 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 |
Apr. 19, 2006 |
| Sleep Tips can Prevent Infant Death |
Apr. 05, 2006 |
| Prep Questions before Doctor's Visit |
Mar. 15, 2006 |
| Flu: Basic guidelines to determine whether a visit to the ER |
Mar. 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 |
Jul. 20, 2005 |
| Breast Cancer |
Jul. 06, 2005 |
| Breast-Feeding Your Baby |
Jun. 15, 2005 |
| TB Risks During International Travel |
Jun. 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 |
Apr. 21, 2005 |
| West Nile Virus |
Apr. 06, 2005 |
| New Law Helps Parents Protect Older Children in Cars |
Mar. 16, 2005 |
| Which Cold and Flu Symptoms Require a Doctor Visit? |
Mar. 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 |
Jul. 25, 2004 |
| Lower Your Salt Intake to Bring Down Swelling |
Jul. 11, 2004 |
| Exercise Can be Prescription for Combating Illness |
Jun. 26, 2004 |
| Devices, Calls Make Difference Between Life, Death |
Jun. 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 |
Apr. 18, 2004 |
| Beta-Blockers Can Help Make Surgeries Safer |
Apr. 04, 2004 |
| Tuberculosis still a cause for concern in East Bay |
Mar. 20, 2004 |
| Keep track of pills for doctor's, your own sake |
Mar. 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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