Bear River Clinic

Wellness and preventative medicine

Understanding Kidney Stones: How to recognize, prevent and manage them

Stay informed and take control of your kidney health with expert advice and practical tips

Wellness and preventative medicine

Natural Relief: Home remedies for your cold

10 simple and safe home solutions to help you feel better fast

Wellness and preventative medicine

Will this allergy season be extra bad due to the dry winter?

You're not imagining it – allergy season is worse this year. Here are some tips to manage your symptoms.

Swimming and Ear Tubes

When your child gets ear tubes put in, you expect relief – no more ear infections, drainage or pain.

Ear, nose, and throat

Sudden Hearing Loss Restored by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

When Intermountain pediatrician Dennis Odell, MD, and his wife boarded the airplane in Atlanta on their way home to Salt Lake City, everything was normal, including Dr. Odell’s hearing. But at some point during the flight he realized he had lost all of his hearing in his right ear.

Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma

How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?

Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?

Difficulty Swallowing Might Be Inflammation Called Eosinophilic Esophagitis

The call from the emergency department came late one Sunday evening. The patient was a fourth year medical student who was a few weeks away from graduation. He had a piece of pork chop stuck in his throat, which had been there for several hours

Is Connect Care Right for a Cough or Sore Throat?

Connect Care is a great way to get help for many urgent medical issues. While there are many things that can be done with a telehealth visit

Better Than Sunscreen: Dress Your Kids in UV Protective Clothing

A sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.

Pregnancy and baby

Benefits (and risks) of Exercising While You're Pregnant

Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.

Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond

Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.

Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?

The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?

Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy

As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.

How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression

When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.

A Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression

If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”

16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby

Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!  

17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan

One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.

10 Skin Cancer Facts

What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.

9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks

I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding

Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.

Wellness and preventative medicine

7 Ways You (Especially Teachers) Can Prevent Vocal Injuries

While it’s common to experience hoarseness from colds or upper respiratory infections, a voice disorder extends beyond cold symptoms and lasts for several weeks or longer.

7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.

6 Ways to Protect Your Skin During Cold Weather

Here are some tips to help reduce chapping and redness and keep your skin healthy and comfortable until spring arrives.

6 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne

Not a teenager and still dealing with acne? Nearly every case of adult acne can be treated with professional help from a dermatologist.

5 Tips for Moving to a New House While Pregnant

Selling a home and moving is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time for everyone in the family. Doing so while pregnant increases the excitement level, but can also increase the stress level and potential impacts on your pregnancy plan. 

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Common Warts and How They're Treated

Warts… for kids they’re embarrassing and adults find them as a mere inconvenience, but what are they? 

4 Earplugs Types that Protect Your Hearing When it Counts

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions in the United States, and noise exposure is one of the biggest contributors. 

6 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health After Baby

Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby

Strep Throat or Sore Throat

With kids returning to school, and cold and flu season quickly approaching, many children and adults will soon be feeling the effects of a sore throat. How do you know if it's just a sore throat? ​

Skin Cancer Basics

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.​

Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth

Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.