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Blog Posts in June

Manage Stress for a Healthier, Happier Life

23-Jun-2016

You hear it all the time: “Just eliminate the stress in your life and you’ll feel much better and be much happier.” Easier said than done! But stress can be managed and reduced and you will feel better as a result, says Dr. Victoria Leiphart, a Washington Hospital gynecologist and ...
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Reducing Food Waste-A 'win' for a healthier lifestyle and a healthier planet

21-Jun-2016

Today, the U.S. faces major challenges to the health of our population and the health of our planet. For example, about half of all adults in the U.S. have one or more preventable, chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease or diabetes. Medical experts say a healthy lifestyle, including eating ...
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Psychiatric Services Now Available Through Washington Hospital

14-Jun-2016

Individuals seeking psychiatric services in Southern Alameda County now have access to a staff psychiatrist through Washington Hospital. Previously, those individuals have had to rely on private doctors or travel to Oakland to use county mental health services. “Washington Hospital’s ...
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Dedicated Doctors Care for Multiple Generations at Warm Springs Clinic

13-Jun-2016

Clinic Offers Qualify Primary Care Services in Southern Fremont Dr. Steven Curran and Dr. Shelli Bodnar have been practicing family medicine at the Washington Township Medical Foundation’s Warm Springs Clinic for many years and in that time have developed long-term relationships with their ...
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Seminar Explains News Treatment Options and a Permanent Cure for GERD or 'Acid Reflux'

7-Jun-2016

Most likely, you have experienced heartburn on occasion – perhaps after eating a heavy, spicy meal. That burning sensation in your chest can disrupt your sleep, but it’s nothing to worry about. Or is it? “Frequent heartburn may be a symptom of a more serious condition called ...
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Lifestyle choices about diet and exercise can help you prevent and control chronic disease

2-Jun-2016

Today, the U.S. faces major challenges to the health and well-being of our population. For example: 78 million Americans are considered obese 117 million people – about half of all adults in the U.S. – have one or more preventable, chronic diseases 70 percent of adults who are overweight ...
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Do Your Legs Hurt When You Walk?

1-Jun-2016

Washington Hospital Seminar Focuses on Peripheral Vascular Disease If your legs hurt when you walk, you could have peripheral vascular disease (PVD). While it might feel like just a muscle cramp, it could actually be the result of restricted blood flow in the arteries. “Patients often massage ...
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