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Deaconess Cross Pointe

Discussions about the opioid crisis are everywhere. You may have heard stories on the news, read articles posted on social media, or had first-hand experience with a friend or loved one. Learn about a program at Deaconess Cross Pointe that helps people addicted to opioids (heroin, prescription pain pills, etc.) and move into recovery.
 

Teresa Martelli, MD, Deaconess Clinic Gateway Pediatrics

Choosing toys for a young child this holiday season?  Learn more about open ended toys, and why they’re important for developing minds.
 

Andrew Benton, MD Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Gateway

When is heartburn more than just heartburn? The quick answer is when the heartburn happens two or more times per week over several weeks, your taco dinner with hot sauce isn’t to blame and it may be time to talk to your doctor about GERD.
 

Amanda Phelps-Jones, WHNP-BCPelvic Health & Wellness Center at The Women’s Hospital

Interstitial cystitis (I.C.) is a problem with the lining of the bladder and is often called painful bladder syndrome or irritable bladder – and for good reasons, it's painful! I.C. occurs mostly in women, is underdiagnosed and often mistaken for a urinary tract infection.
 

Amanda Bohleber, MD, Medical Director, Deaconess Clinic

A doctor—and mom—shares her tips for choosing the right care at the right time at the right place.