Reality Check: Kids and Social Media
We know kids today spend a lot more of their time interacting through social media than in the past. Research tells us that all this screen time can not only skew their reality but also prompt symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dr. Elena Metcalf, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Amberwing, is seeing the effects first-hand. “I’m seeing kids as young
National Doctors’ Day
Today is Doctors’ Day. A day to celebrate everything our doctors do for us, our community and our region. Now more than ever, we appreciate their time, their flexibility and their sacrifice. No matter the circumstance, they are our front line people. The people we count on. The people we believe in and the people we trust. They see things
Social Distancing Mental Health Tips
As a kid, when I thought about the year 2020, I imagined life like the Jetson’s – flying cars, robots and all kinds of things I couldn’t even imagine yet. As I thought about 2020 as an adult, it was clean slate – it was refreshing to begin a new decade with a positive mindset of the good things I
A message from the Miller-Dwan Foundation
To all our friends and supporters: On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, we hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. As a health-focused foundation, we are keenly aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on individuals, communities, and the world around us, as well as the
National Love Your Pet Day
Today is National Love Your Pet Day, which we celebrate every day here at the Miller-Dwan Foundation. Animals play a huge role in our daily lives both in the office and at home, and we love to show off our pets whenever we can. So, we thought we’d take this time to introduce you to our cuddly pals. Valentino, Zelda
A Middle Schooler Talks DBT
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a fancy name for the high-test mental health therapy provided to students who attend the Miller-Dwan Foundation’s Amberwing – Center for Youth & Family Well-Being. A critical component of DBT is the skills associated with this mode of therapy. I recently spoke with a 13-year-old whose school has benefited from learning these skills. I’ll
The Power of Blood Flow Restriction
When does ten-pounds feel like 50? The answer? When you’re restricting blood flow while working your muscles. Blood flow restriction might seem like an odd concept. Right? Why would someone want to restrict blood flow? Wouldn’t that be harmful? Wouldn’t hurt? But if you’ve been injured or had surgery, a blood flow restriction device (BFR) –– think pneumatic tourniquet ––
Miller-Dwan Foundation: Year in Review
2019 was an extraordinary year! Each year brings new projects, new challenges and new people to our lives, while each day brings new stories of hope, strength and love. We wanted to recap some of the things that topped this year that will make a difference in the health of people throughout our region in 2020 and beyond: Lou Ann!
Don’t Hold Back
What happens when cancer strikes? What happens when everything you’ve ever counted on changes on a dime? For Miller-Dwan Foundation’s Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center Manager, Chris Mitchell, the answer easy. You help one another. You pull people together, and especially around the holidays, you give. This year with Mitchell’s help, a multi-department employee team didn’t hold back. Together they
Celebrating the Other Four-Legged
If you’re a fan of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, you know we’re fans of dogs. There’s Lou Ann, our foundation ambassador and therapy-dog-in-training. There’s our Animal Assisted Therapy Fund, the fund you can donate to help assure the provision of canine therapy throughout the hospital. And then there’s our never-ending desire to talk with you about your dog. (Send us pictures!)
