Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

by Amy Moseley What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 children and 1 in 42 boys.  While the focus is often on children with ASD, it affects individuals across their lifespan. ASD is a “spectrum disorder.” That...
Early Detection – The Devil I Know

Early Detection – The Devil I Know

by Pam Coyle Monday I will disrobe from the waist up and get squished.   I should be thrilled – it will be the first time in more than five years I’ve gone 12 months without a mammogram. I was on a six-month cycle for a few years even before being diagnosed...
Home safety is no accident

Home safety is no accident

By Ellen Margulies There are certain situations you know to be unsafe: Having access to an ex-boyfriend’s number after a few glasses of wine. Grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Bcc’ing anyone on any email, ever. But then there are those situations where you might...