When is Your Flu Severe Enough to Require a Hospital Stay?

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Recognizing the signs of severe flu symptoms that may need emergency care can protect you from serious health conditions. During the cold and flu season, symptoms like fever, cough, and runny nose are common and often cause little concern. However, while the flu is a familiar illness, it has the potential to lead to life-threatening…

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The Importance of Gathering Family Health History This Thanksgiving  

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Discover how to start the conversation this Thanksgiving to learn about your family health history and improve your experience in the ER.  Family history plays a crucial role in medical care. Whenever we visit a healthcare facility, whether it’s for a routine check-up or an emergency room visit, we’re often asked to provide information about…

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A Healthier Halloween: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Sugar Overload 

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Learn how trick-or-treaters can avoid the sugar rush this Halloween and delicious health-conscious alternatives to candy. Whether you are hosting a party or trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with your kids, costumes, spooky fun, and, of course, sugar-filled candy will be the main attractions of the night. However, during the festivities, it’s easy to overlook how…

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Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond Feeling a Lump

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Recognize Key Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond a Lump to Improve Early Detection Many people associate a lump with breast cancer as the primary symptom, but it’s essential to understand that it is not the only indicator—and may not even be the most common one. What Does Breast Cancer Look Like? Reports show that 93%…

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How to Relieve Nasal Congestion During Cold and Flu Season

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Discover how to clear your stuffy nose this virus season. Many people will agree that a stuffy nose is one of the most frustrating symptoms of the common cold and flu. Constant discomfort, difficulty breathing, and all that comes with our noses being clogged up can negatively impact daily activities. The good news is there…

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Establishing Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

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Routines are often disrupted during the summer. As your child returns to school, discover how to establish healthy eating habits that can benefit them in adulthood. As we all adjust to the back-to-school routine and manage various responsibilities, such as extra-curricular activities, lunch packing, and scheduling, it can be challenging to prioritize healthy eating. However,…

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Prevent Back to School Illnesses

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Discover Some Tips to Prevent Your Child’s Contact with Germs and Frequency of Illnesses This School Year As your family begins to prepare for a new school year, new teachers, and new classrooms, it is important to be mindful of the introduction to new germs. Illness during the fall back-to-school season is very common. We…

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Beware of Summertime Health Risks

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Discover six common summertime health risks and how to prevent them. Summer wouldn’t be complete without activities and adventure, and nothing can ruin the fun like an injury or illness. Before you and your loved ones start your summer experiences, it’s important to know the most common summertime health risks and how to avoid them…

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