Articles by "Vicki Martinka Petersen"

Vicki Martinka Petersen
Vicki Martinka Petersen

health enews contributor, is a digital content strategist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University and received a master’s degree in writing from DePaul University. A former newspaper reporter, she’s worked in health care communications for the last decade. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys tackling her "to be read" pile, volunteering and planning fun activities to do in the Chicago area with her husband and son.

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How medications impact the number on the scale 
How medications impact the number on the scale
Learn alternatives to medications that can cause weight gain.
Protect your privacy while using telehealth 
Protect your privacy while using telehealth
Consider these factors when you have an appointment outside of clinic walls.
Teen guide: How to manage your own health care 
Teen guide: How to manage your own health care
Take on a more active role with these three tips.
No time for self-care? Try this 
No time for self-care? Try this
Micropractices can help you prioritize your health during your already established daily routine such as brushing your teeth.
How to be active at park playdates 
How to be active at park playdates
Getting off the bench can help you and your kids build healthy habits.
Smoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literally 
Smoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literally
Just another reason to quit smoking.
¿No tiene tiempo para el autocuidado? Pruebe esto. 
¿No tiene tiempo para el autocuidado? Pruebe esto.
Las microprácticas pueden ayudarle a priorizar su salud.