Coughing, sneezing, sniffling – it’s cold and flu season and for most families, those symptoms have become all too familiar in recent weeks.

National experts are advising that this winter could be particularly brutal for influenza and respiratory illnesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your family make it through the misery.

If the new year also means a new doctor for you and your family, be sure you take time now to establish a strong relationship with him or her. 

John Martinez, MD, is an urgent care physician with Woodland Clinic Medical Group seeing patients at the Dignity Health Medical Foundation East Woodland Urgent Care location. During a recent live interview, Dr. Martinez talked about this season's flu strain, tips for preventing the spread of the flu, the importance of the flu vaccine, and more.

In this digital age, many children spend quite a bit of time in front of TVs, tablets, phones, and video games. Sarah Favila, MD, a pediatrician with Dignity Health Medical Foundation - Woodland and Davis, recently shared recommendations for parents who are concerned about their child's screen time. 

Mom brain, momnesia, baby brain, pregnancy brain — there are several terms for the "foggy" feeling that many new mothers experience. During a recent interview, Nadine Lyseight, MD, an OB-GYN at Dignity Health Medical Group — Inland Empire, explained the truth behind mom brain.