The December newsletter gets you ready for winter so bundle up and get ready for all our updates, news and educational content in this month’s newsletter.
Request your skin check appointment before the end of 2024! We are accepting new patients and typically can schedule your appointment within a week.
Happy Holidays
From our team to your family-we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and start of 2025. In observance of the holidays, our office will be closed on December 24-25 and December 31-January 1.
Welcome to our newest scribe: Whitney Nguyen
Whitney Nguyen is already finding her place in the medical world as the newest practice Gap Year Scribe and Practice Assistant. She is a recent Boston College graduate with a degree in biology. Learn more about Whitney.
Don’t put away your sunscreen for the winter
Winter brings the excitement of outdoor sports like skiing, skating, and snowboarding, but it also brings unique challenges for skin protection. The combination of high altitudes, reflective snow, and long hours outdoors increases your exposure to harmful UV rays. Here are tips to keep your skin protected while enjoying your favorite winter activities.
Handwashing: A simple habit with big benefits
Every December, we celebrate National Handwashing Awareness Week to highlight how handwashing is a simple habit with big health benefits. It is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness and infection and promote overall well-being. Read more.
Proper wound care minimizes antibiotic overuse
Wound care is an important area of healthcare for elderly individuals, especially in nursing homes. The risk of chronic wounds like pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous ulcers is high. Proper wound care plays a significant role in minimizing the need for antibiotics and the risk of antibiotic overuse. Read more.
Our December newsletter features highlights of the month. Please read all of our practice news on our website.