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National Asthma Awareness Month

Introduction It’s National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Let’s get up to speed with some information provided by the American Lung Association. Asthma Awareness M
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 20, 2019

The Benefits of Our International Healthcare Consulting Services

As a healthcare institution, you’re always looking for better ways to serve your patients. How well you balance and optimize the many aspects of your operation can make life-chan
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 16, 2019

It’s National Women’s Health Week. Get Healthy!

Introduction It’s National Women’s Health Week! The life expectancy data already tell the story: women are better at health than men. Still, National Women’s Health W
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 13, 2019

Your Monthly Healthcare in a Minute Business Update

Introduction Welcome to “Healthcare in a Minute” – a new monthly Straight, No Chaser feature that focuses on the business of medicine. We welcome prominent health
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 10, 2019

Discover the 72 Hours Life

All too often, it feels like you just don’t have enough time in the day to get things done. Projects go unfinished, deadlines loom, and hours slip away without accomplishing the
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 9, 2019

American Stroke Awareness Month

Introduction May is American Stroke Awareness Month! Here is information to keep you better informed, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke is the fift
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 6, 2019

April is STD Awareness Month

Introduction Yes, April is STD Awareness Month, but you need knowledge that will keep you protected year round. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), t
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 29, 2019

National Minority Health Month – Get Active!

Introduction April is National Minority Health Month. In this Straight, No Chaser post, we discuss what you can do to get active and stay healthy. Thank you to the Center for Dise
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 22, 2019

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness

Introduction April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (and Neglect Prevention Month). Therefore, Straight, No Chaser, with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 15, 2019

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Guide

Introduction It’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. For as much as we don’t like having the conversation, we need to have the conversation. This Straight,
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 8, 2019

Promoting Autism Awareness

Introduction It’s National Autism Awareness Month. We want you to have accurate information about the spectrum of disorders. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 1, 2019

Quick Tips to Eating Right While Traveling

Introduction To offer a few quick tips to eating right while traveling, Sandra Gultry  of It’s All About Choices returns to Straight, No Chaser. After all it is still Nati
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 28, 2019

Here are 19 Health Tips for National Nutrition Month!

Introduction In recognition of National Nutrition Month, here are 19 Health Tips for 2019. Special thank you to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for contributing this! 1. Eat
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 25, 2019

It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Introduction For colorectal cancer awareness month, we go behind the frequent calls for you to get screened. Let’s review the data and remind you why the disease itself is so
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 18, 2019

Endometriosis Awareness Month

Introduction It’s endometriosis awareness month, which I’m sure many of you know all too well. Guys, it’s not condescending to note that it’s really tough t
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 11, 2019

Your Guide to Sleep and Sleep Disorders

Introduction It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and this Straight, No Chaser is all about sleep and sleep disorders. It’s amazing how many of us suffer through disrupt
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 4, 2019

Eating Disorders Awareness and Screening Week

Introduction It’s Eating Disorders Awareness and Screening Week. We want you to take just a few moments and think about the possibility that someone you care for could be aff
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 25, 2019

American Heart Month – Your Guide to Heart Health

Introduction February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease. To pre
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 18, 2019

National Condom Week and Your Guide to Safe Sex

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser acknowledges National Condom Week and provides you a guide to safe sex and condom use. We know you think this is a simple topic, and you’
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 11, 2019

Your Guide to Combating Cold Exposure

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses various components of cold exposure. Congratulations! We sincerely hope you and your loved ones have survived the polar vortex and c
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 4, 2019