Is my wound infected or not infected?

Man's wound treated by physicians

Learn the signs of an infected wound and when it is time to visit your local ER. Our bodies are marvelous wonders of the world. As soon as we are injured, the body starts to heal itself within minutes. However, sometimes the healing process does not work expectedly – leaving us to wonder, is my…

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Year-Round Breast Cancer Prevention

Woman performs self-breast exam

Breast cancer prevention is relevant beyond the month of October. Discover year-round prevention tips! As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we can expect to see prevention tips and statistics around breast cancer widely shared to help raise awareness on the impact of breast cancer and the importance of breast screenings. However, there are steps…

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Prevent Burn Injuries

Severe burn injury prevention

Avoid hazardous burn injuries with essential safety tips and learn the correct time to go to the ER based on burn severity.  We see it happen every year. Hundreds of thousands of patients of all ages are admitted to the hospital with burn injuries – ranging from minor to severe. With the right prevention, you…

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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

As a parent or caregiver, we understand a child’s health and well-being are a top priority. We’re here to help educate you on the risks and provide tips to help prevent your child from being one in five school-aged children with obesity, which can lead to several health complications. Today, the rate of children encountering…

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