Heather Sarkis, ARNP

10/22/2021

I’m frequently asked how to dispose of old medications. Tomorrow is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day. Clean out your medicine cabinets and find a drop off location near you.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications.

09/11/2020

To say 2020 has been a hard year is an understatement. All of us have felt the ups and downs and unpredictability of what this year has thrown at us so far. For some, this year has felt downright traumatic and will have a lasting impact for years to come. However, if we take this time to focus on our needs and how we can build our resiliency during these difficult times, we will all be stronger and better equipped to handle stress when life returns to (a new) normal. This is a great article that shares the idea and process of resiliency.

What are some ways you are building your resiliency during these challenging times?

The very earliest days of our lives, and our closest relationships, can offer clues about how we cope with adversity.

03/24/2020

During the last few weeks, we have all been going through so many changes and uncertainty. As a nation and as a healthcare system, this is truly uncharted territory. One that we are all trying to navigate as we go along. I, like many, have made the decision to work from home so I don’t risk spreading this disease to my patients and coworkers. Many of my fellow healthcare workers are not as fortunate to have this option, and they are voluntarily putting themselves at risk of being infected by this novel disease. As a nation, we are at risk for overwhelming our healthcare resources, including the most important resource—our healthcare providers and staff. People, PLEASE stay home so we can each do our part to .

03/17/2020

For all my fellow healthcare professionals...

We’re offering US healthcare professionals free access to Headspace Plus through 2020. You can redeem your free subscription using your NPI & email address.

02/20/2020

This! Teaching young people tools to better manage stress and anger is such an important thing that often gets overlooked. I hope to see more of this in the future.

A struggling elementary school in East Nashville, Tenn., is incorporating mindfulness, but experts caution that mindfulness is not a panacea and programs should follow scientific guidelines.

02/17/2019

Some food for thought about diet. The Mediterranean diet is backed by some serious amounts of research. And, even more importantly, it’s a delicious way of eating.

10/07/2018

I’m honored, excited, and filled with joy and gratitude after graduating from the University of Arizona Fellowship in Integrative Medicine! Through this Fellowship I have experienced amazing growth in both my professional and personal life. I have developed friendships and connections with an amazing tribe, who I am excited to join in transforming the way we provide healthcare. I am looking forward to the next part of my journey!

06/07/2018

I finally started a professional page! This will be a place to share interesting articles, ideas for promoting health, recipes, discussions about health topics, and other wellness-related tidbits.