Halloween Without the Sugar Scare: A Guide to Candy, Kids and Common Sense

By |2026-10-30T13:54:23+00:00October 30, 2026|Family and Children's Health, STFP Education & Community|

Costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations, and, of course, candy! For many children, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. But for parents, it can also bring a familiar question: How much Halloween candy is too much? With all the attention on sugar, childhood [...]

Breast Cancer Screening: What Has Changed—and When Should You Start?

By |2026-10-28T16:39:26+00:00October 28, 2026|Preventive Care & Health Screening, STFP Education & Community, Women's and Men's Health|

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You've probably seen plenty of reminders about mammograms, early detection, and the importance of breast health. But here's a question that isn't always so easy to answer: When should you actually start getting mammograms? You may have heard [...]

Do You Understand Your Medical Test Results?

By |2026-10-25T16:12:44+00:00October 25, 2026|STFP Education & Community|

Questions You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask October is Health Literacy Month, a good reminder that understanding your health information is an important part of taking care of yourself.  So you had some blood work done. A few days later, your test results appear [...]

Teen Health Check-In:

By |2026-10-22T11:18:54+00:00October 22, 2026|Family and Children's Health, Preventive Care & Health Screening|

The Things That Matter Beyond Sports Physicals When kids are little, regular doctor visits seem like part of the routine. There are growth checks, vaccines, and plenty of questions about development. But as children become teenagers, those visits can become less frequent. If your [...]

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Really That Bad?

By |2026-10-19T12:47:59+00:00October 16, 2026|Healthy Living & Wellness, STFP Education & Community|

What the Headlines Don't Always Explain about Ultra-Processed Foods You've probably seen the headlines: "Ultra-processed foods are bad for your health!" But then you look in your kitchen. Your whole-grain bread? Possibly ultra-processed. Your breakfast cereal? Maybe. Even some yogurts fall into this category. [...]

When Fatigue Is More Than Just Being Busy

By |2026-10-12T11:38:08+00:00October 11, 2026|Conditions & Health Concerns|

Why am I so tired? You wake up tired. You reach for another cup of coffee. By midafternoon, you're already thinking about bedtime. Sound familiar? Most of us have days when we feel worn out. Between work, family, stress, and everything else life brings, it's [...]

Do You Really Need That Much Protein?

By |2026-08-26T12:20:50+00:00August 26, 2026|Healthy Living & Wellness|

What the “Protein Everything” Trend Gets Right and Wrong. Protein is having a moment. Walk through almost any grocery store and you'll find high-protein versions of cereal, yogurt, pasta, snack bars, shakes, chips and even desserts. Scroll through social media and you may encounter [...]

The Surprising Science of Breastfeeding

By |2026-10-07T22:53:05+00:00August 14, 2026|Family and Children's Health, Healthy Living & Wellness, Women's and Men's Health|

Breast Milk Is More Than Food August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and you probably already know that breastfeeding can provide babies with good nutrition. But human milk is much more complex than simply a source of calories, vitamins, and minerals. Breast milk contains antibodies, [...]

Creating Summer Memories, Not Just a Schedule

By |2026-10-07T22:33:01+00:00August 6, 2026|STFP Education & Community|

Fun Family Challenges That Support Healthy Living Summer has a way of flying by. Between work, camps, vacations, appointments, and everyday responsibilities, it's easy to fill the calendar without slowing down to enjoy the season. As summer continues, consider focusing less on checking things [...]

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