Asthma is a lung disease that has very, very serious complications, yet the most effective tool in management is awareness and education. Unfortunately, this disease is one of the most common long term diseases in childhood, and children with asthma will experience attacks described as wheezing, shortness of breath, incessant coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness. … More Signature Healthcare’s Asthma “Camp”
By: Jessica Aldred Peanut Butter and Jelly. Chocolate. Ice Cream. Birthday Cake. These are just a few of the delicacies that my children enjoy without batting an eye. A PB&J is our go-to food of choice, actually, and I am fully aware of how lucky I am that (knock on wood) our family has come … More Keeping Our Kids Safe is a Team Effort
At Signature Healthcare, we thought that the Signature Moms Blog would be the perfect place to share our newest videos featuring several of our female physicians. (Check out our first batch here!) Once you watch these videos, you’ll see that our physicians listen to their patients and communicate with family members. It may seem old fashioned, … More Signature Healthcare’s Female Physicians
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, we had a drill at school today!” “Wow! A fire drill?” “Nope …. A LOCKDOWN drill!” And my heart sank. Thankfully, I was on the phone with my son so he did not see the tears that immediately formed in the corners of my eyes. My mind immediately thought of … More Lockdown
By: Carolyn Coleman I recently experienced the death of a co-worker. It’s been hard to process because you don’t always know how to cope with the death of a co-worker. Our co-workers are very much like extended family; we spend most of our waking hours with them. There are many reasons why coping with the … More Coping with the Death of a Co-Worker
By: Jessica Aldred “Do you wanna have a play date?” “Mom, I made a new friend today!” “My new friend thinks spiders are icky, too!” These are just a few of the statements I’ve heard from my cherubs as they started off the school year in their new classrooms. As an adult, I can’t remember … More Making Friends
Want a night off from your typical household and parenting duties? Grab a few girlfriends and join Signature Healthcare for Ladies Night on Thursday, October 9th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Shaw’s Center in Brockton! This fun – and FREE! – event will give women an excuse to make time for their health while relaxing and … More Signature Healthcare’s Ladies Night
By: Guest Blogger – Marie Gross Several months ago, I took the opportunity to share with my favorite Mommy Bloggers and their audience a video illustrating the hazards of distracted drivers. Messages addressing “driving while intexticated” abound on roadside signs (in Massachusetts where teen texting and driving is prohibited and carries a $100 fine), in … More Texting While Driving
By: Kathy Trainor Until recently, peanut butter and marshmallow was something that was really only known up in the Northeast. But in the past few years it has been rolling across the country. Think about peanut butter and marshmallow together. It is pure comfort food for most people, ages 1-100. For me, it brings back memories … More Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Roll
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, there are a few things you need to know: Download the My Disney Experience App – You can link all of your park tickets, meal plans, reservations, experiences, fast passes, credit cards, and Memory Maker photos in one place! Magic Bands – These … More 10 Tips for Traveling to Disney
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