As we age, taking proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle can significantly improve longevity, heart health, mood, and overall quality of life. While age-related conditions like heart disease become more common, they are not inevitable. With a few lifestyle adjustments, seniors can maintain their vitality and well-being. Learn More >
Dr. Maria Childers-Reed wins Best Pediatrician by Coastal Style for the fourth year in a row, continuing her unwavering dedication to children’s health in Sussex County. Her practice, part of Atracare, has expanded to meet growing demand, offering comprehensive care and convenience. Click here to read more.
Whooping cough, scientifically termed pertussis, stands as a cautionary example of how seemingly innocuous childhood illnesses can harbor profound dangers. This highly contagious respiratory infection is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and can lead to severe complications, particularly among infants and young children. As the calendar designates it as Immunization Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder of the critical role vaccines play in safeguarding us from preventable diseases like whooping cough.
Coastal Style has once again recognized the exceptional talent of Dr. Childers. In an extraordinary achievement, Dr. Childers has been awarded Best Pediatrician by Coastal Style for the third consecutive time. This remarkable feat is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the well-being of children and families she serves.
As anyone knows who has experienced a significant loss of a loved one, life changes after a loss, but you never forget. I have spoken to hundreds of people, kids, and adults, who think there is “something wrong with them” because they miss their loved ones and experience grief years after the loss. Grief is different for everyone, and loss is something we have after we have loved.
Sore throats in winter and spring months are commonly due to colds and allergies. But this season, your common colds and allergies may not be the cause of your sore throat but rather due to the bacterial infection called Strep throat. Also called Group A Streptococcus, infections with strep typically cause painful swallowing but can manifest with fever, red and swollen tonsils, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck, vomiting and even belly pain.
Coastal Style is a lifestyle magazine that is heavily focused on the Eastern Coast, and it is an honor to learn that our very own Dr. Maria Childers-Reed has been awarded Best Pediatrician from Coastal Style. Dr. Childers is constantly working to help as many children and families as possible, and this drive for wellness and improvement in the health of her patients has been recognized through her receiving this award.
Dr. Alexandra Cox PA-C of Atracare Health discusses the truth about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be equally rewarding as it is challenging, but you shouldn’t feel pressured if it’s not right for you.
