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The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of May 25, 2026
May Day! And NOT May Day, May Day, May Day. Do you know the history behind this international distress call? It was coined in 1923 by Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior radio officer at Croydon Airport in
Travel Health Checklist: What to Do 6 Weeks Before You Fly
Heading on an international trip to exotic and developing locales? You may be focused on passports, luggage, and hotel reservations. But one of the most important parts of travel planning is often overlooked: protecting your health. Whether you
What Are Peptides and Can They Actually Help Your Health?
Peptides are having a moment. They’re showing up in skincare serums, protein powders, weight-loss clinics, and wellness blogs — often with bold promises attached. But what does the science actually say? Here’s a clear-eyed look at what peptides
How to Know If Your Child Needs to See a Doctor vs. Wait It Out
Every parent has been there: it’s the middle of the night, your child has a fever, a cough, or a mysterious rash, and you’re wondering — do we need to go to the doctor, or can we ride
Natural Supplements During Menopause: What the Evidence Actually Shows
If you’re going through menopause, you’ve probably seen shelves full of supplements promising relief from hot flashes, better sleep, stronger bones, and improved mood. You’re not alone in looking for non-hormonal options — between 40% and 50% of
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of April 20, 2026
Hello all! Spring is springing! And with it comes our April newsletter, full of timely, and we hope practical, health topics, Dr. Jackie Phillips addresses one of the most common questions she’s been hearing lately — vegetarian nutrition
The Balanced Green Plate: A Family Guide to Vegetarian Nutrition
I recently have been getting more questions about vegetarian diets and what parents need to watch out for if they or their children choose to change to a plant-based diet. People often worry they will not be
“Snakes! Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?!” Indiana Jones This March’s heat wave took us straight from winter to summer and brought out our legless friends from their winter stupor. Two deaths have occurred in Southern
Thinking About a Contrast-Enhanced Mammogram? Here’s What Patients Are Asking
“The breast tissue is heterogenously dense, which may obscure small masses.” You may have read this in your recent mammogram report. The word “obscure” does not exactly help bring peace of mind when screening for breast cancer, the
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of March 2, 2026
Hello, all, and how has it become March already? As March and our winter unfold, the past few weeks brought two events that, in very different ways, remind us how deeply sport connects us: the Winter Olympics on
Home Defibrillators: Should You Have an AED At Home?
In an emergency, minutes matter. Home Defibrillators are simple devices that can save a life when the heart stops working. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Eat Smarter, Protect Your Brain
I’m excited to share something that has genuinely energized me lately—both as a physician and as someone who cares deeply about how we live day to day. One of the voices I’ve been listening to is Annie Fenn,
Talking to Your Family About Mental Health: This Pediatrician’s Perspective
In my two decades as a pediatrician, I’ve witnessed many changes in children’s health. But nothing has been quite as striking—or as urgent—as what we’ve seen with youth mental health since the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety, depression, and eating
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of November 10, 2025
My November reminder… don’t forget your seasonal flu vaccine (and consider a fresh Covid vaccine). And speaking of preventive health… not only is it November, but it is, again, MOVEMBER! I again, to the delight of my wife,
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of January 12, 2026
Happy New Year, 2026! It is a beautiful Northern California day as I think of positive words to greet the new year in the face of so much international and national turmoil in the news. I am blessed
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of May 25, 2026
May Day! And NOT May Day, May Day, May Day. Do you know the history behind this international distress
Travel Health Checklist: What to Do 6 Weeks Before You Fly
Heading on an international trip to exotic and developing locales? You may be focused on passports, luggage, and hotel reservations.
What Are Peptides and Can They Actually Help Your Health?
Peptides are having a moment. They’re showing up in skincare serums, protein powders, weight-loss clinics, and wellness blogs — often
How to Know If Your Child Needs to See a Doctor vs. Wait It Out
Every parent has been there: it’s the middle of the night, your child has a fever, a cough, or a
Natural Supplements During Menopause: What the Evidence Actually Shows
If you’re going through menopause, you’ve probably seen shelves full of supplements promising relief from hot flashes, better sleep, stronger
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of April 20, 2026
Hello all! Spring is springing! And with it comes our April newsletter, full of timely, and we hope practical,
The Balanced Green Plate: A Family Guide to Vegetarian Nutrition
I recently have been getting more questions about vegetarian diets and what parents need to watch out for if
“Snakes! Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?!” Indiana Jones This March’s heat wave took us straight from winter
Thinking About a Contrast-Enhanced Mammogram? Here’s What Patients Are Asking
“The breast tissue is heterogenously dense, which may obscure small masses.” You may have read this in your recent mammogram
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of March 2, 2026
Hello, all, and how has it become March already? As March and our winter unfold, the past few weeks brought
Home Defibrillators: Should You Have an AED At Home?
In an emergency, minutes matter. Home Defibrillators are simple devices that can save a
Eat Smarter, Protect Your Brain
I’m excited to share something that has genuinely energized me lately—both as a physician and as someone who cares deeply
Talking to Your Family About Mental Health: This Pediatrician’s Perspective
In my two decades as a pediatrician, I’ve witnessed many changes in children’s health. But nothing has been quite as
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of November 10, 2025
My November reminder… don’t forget your seasonal flu vaccine (and consider a fresh Covid vaccine). And speaking of preventive health…
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of January 12, 2026
Happy New Year, 2026! It is a beautiful Northern California day as I think of positive words to greet the
