Generic Name:  Clindamycin (capsules – HCl,  granules – palmitate HCl) Brand Name/s:  Dalacin C Dosage Strength/s and Form/s: Capsules: 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg Granules for oral solution: 75 mg/5 mL Why is this medication prescribed? Clindamycin, an antibiotic, is used... Read More

WE ARE ALL CAREGIVERS We are blessed to have a culture that values caring for our loved ones. Indeed, it is also something that people from other cultures recognize  in  us.  However, unique challenges face the caregiver of an elderly person who is undergoing  physical, cognitive,... Read More

Feeding Problems in the YoungInfant When can I start weaning or complementary feeding? 4- 6 months Look for ready to eat signs: Grabbing, exploratory tongue, reaching for food, “drooling” at food, mimicking feeding behavior Why do babies refuse solids? They are developmentally... Read More

Advance Directives What is an advance directive? An advance directive tells your Attending Physician ( AP) what kind of care you would like to receive if you become  unable to make medical decisions (if you are in a coma, for example). A good advance directive describes the kind of treatment... Read More

  Post Operative Pain Control   Post-Operative Pain Control FAQ’s Even with improved and advanced surgical techniques, people still feel some pain and discomfort after surgery, since even minor surgery causes swelling and breakup of tissue. Everyone has a different... Read More