Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada’s Story Archive

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Halloween 2013

October 3, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Halloween is a time for trick-or-treating, dressing up in your favorite costume and eating lots of candy. It also presents some hazards that can be prevented by following some simple safety rules. Typically, hospitals and health providers see an increase in falls, burn-related injuries and pedestrian accidents during the Halloween … Read More

Avoid the Poison Ivy Itch

September 5, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

For families wanting to get in some last-minute adventures outdoors this summer and fall, it is important to be cautious of poison ivy and other poisonous plants. Poison ivy is a year-round threat that is common in the Midwest. There isn’t a year that goes by that we don’t see … Read More

Back-to-School Tips for Children

August 1, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Whether children like it or not, the new school year is about to begin. While parents prepare their children with school supplies and other items needed for classes, it is also important to make sure vaccinations and immunizations are up to date. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read More

Start the discussion on STIs early

June 27, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It might seem like an uncomfortable conversation to have with your child, but education on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is extremely important for the health of your sons or daughters. STIs or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are preventable. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read More

National Dialogue to Address Mental Health Barriers

June 6, 2013 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The stigma of mental illness and addiction can often cause people to avoid seeking help for themselves or their loved ones. Mental illness impacts millions of people. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults will encounter some form of mental illness in their lifetime, and … Read More