Get a Healthy Start Back to School

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Parents – ensure your little ones head back to school healthy! The start of a new school year can be exciting! However, preparing for your kids to return to school means more than just school supplies shopping and registering for class. You want to ensure this school year is your child’s best year yet. For…

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What You Need to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses

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Discover how to protect yourself and your loved ones when the heat is unbearable. During the summer months, making outdoor plans can be challenging. Is it safe to spend hours completing yard work? Is it safe to attend a birthday party in the local park? The potential health risks of overheating are an extreme cause…

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Emergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care

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When to Seek Emergency Care for a Sting, Bite, or Burn If you spend any time outdoors, especially during the summer months, you know how common stings, bites, and burns are. It is important to use caution when outdoors because you never know how an insect sting, bug bite, or skin burn may react with…

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Schedule Imaging and Lab Testing

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Make the most of summer with a mid-year health reset with advanced testing. Summertime often brings longer days, more flexible schedules, and time set aside for rest and travel. During this season, many people find it easier to focus on things they’ve been putting off, including staying on track with their health through recommended laboratory…

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Give the Gift of Health This Father’s Day 

Gift of Mental Health

Show support for your father or the father figures in your life by acknowledging the importance of men’s mental health and protecting their well-being. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives and show appreciation for everything they do. This year, go beyond the typical Father’s Day gift…

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Stay Safe and Healthy During Summer Storm Season

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Emergency Preparedness Tips for Health During Severe Summer Weather As we prepare to move into the summer season, we can expect more time spent outdoors, rising temperatures, and, unfortunately, an increased risk of severe weather, including hurricanes, heavy storms, and tornadoes. Severe weather conditions can be dangerous, especially for older adults, children, and individuals with…

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The Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist

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As the summer months quickly approach, explore helpful tips to keep you and your entire family healthy and safe all season long! The official start of summer is just around the corner, bringing longer days, warmer weather, vacations from work, and a break from school for kids. As you enjoy the season, discover helpful tips…

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The True Effects of Alcohol on the Body

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Discover the actual effects, long and short-term, that alcohol has on the body Most of us are aware that excessive use of alcohol over a long period has extremely harmful effects on the body. This Alcohol Awareness Month, it is important to uncover the impact of the most widely used social drug – alcohol –…

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Understanding Seasonal Allergies in Kids

young girl blowing nose due to seasonal allergies

As spring arrives, many families look forward to warmer weather and more time outdoors. But along with sunshine and blooming flowers comes allergy season. Rising pollen levels can trigger seasonal allergy symptoms like runny noses, sneezing, and itchy eyes. While adults may recognize these signs quickly, identifying seasonal allergies in children can be more challenging.…

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