How are you feeling? I’m just checking on you. Are you okay? You want to talk about it? I didn’t want anything in particular; I was just thinking about you. Have you ever reached out to someone because you felt they needed cheering up, or maybe you just needed someone ... Read More »
One of my favorite photos with my sons. Values I’ve passed on to them: Don’t take anything for granted; love yourself, love your family and love others. Walter, Ruth and George. EVERY FAMILY MATTERS Condolences can’t stop the rivers of tears and lingering heartache of families whose loved ones ... Read More »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Poor nutrition and unhealthy eating, lack of regular exercise, stressful environments, smoking, alcohol and substance use disorders and more, can all lead to heart disease. It cannot be emphasized enough that our lifestyle choices and family history have ... Read More »
We salute cancer SURVIVORS for their determination to fight cancer. And for displaying resiliency that inspires others! Advances in early detection and personalized cancer treatment have produced millions of cancer survivors and more people living longer with cancer. For those living with cancer, stay strong and know that you are ... Read More »
It’s not every day that we find ourselves grappling with a worldwide pandemic. Yet this is what we are experiencing — a health crisis of monumental proportions. The COVID-19 virus proved to be one of the world’s most deadly viruses and brought attention to health disparities that impact people of ... Read More »
Hope and love are powerful words when they are incorporated into our daily lives. They create pathways to display empathy and helps us tackle life’s situations and circumstances. Lives infused with these qualities and beliefs turn valley experiences into mountainous triumphs, making it second nature to see our glass as ... Read More »
This summer is like no other in recent memory. We are facing challenges in every direction, a struggling economy, school closures, joblessness and medical challenges. While it looks like there is no relief in sight, Our Health Matters™ makes every effort to be a beacon of hope to its readers and ... Read More »
Years from now, historians will tell amazing stories of doctors, nurses, housekeeping staff, food service workers, delivery drivers, teachers, grocery store workers, volunteers and many others, whose bravery made all the difference in people surviving COVID-19. We’ve come to understand that “we are all in this together.” While there is ... Read More »
Dear friends, For more than a decade Our Health Matters™ has been a steady source of valuable health news and information, unlike any other in the region. And, that’s just the way we intended! Our editorial focus — solely on health and wellness — sets us apart from crowded messages ... Read More »
Ruth’s grandmother Mamie Pearson 1900-1972 When I was a child I was reminded often to be thankful for what people did for me. My grandma, Mamie would tell me, “say thank you,” then she’d remind me that “people don’t have to do anything for you.” She was teaching a lifelong ... Read More »
