On-The-Go Safety and Health Essentials

Packing for holiday trip

Discover on-the-go safety and health essentials to pack for travel this holiday season.  The holiday season typically means a lot of traveling, whether it’s a long drive to your relative’s home or a flight to celebrate in another part of the world. With all these plans for being on-the-go, there are precautions to keep you…

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A Bad Bug Bite: When is it time to go to the emergency room?

woman covered in ant bites

Most of us have experienced a bug bite in our lifetime, which came with redness, itchiness, and even pain at the bite site–ouch! Most of the time, there is nothing to worry about. However, sometimes, a bug bite may not be that simple, and you may notice an unusual reaction. When you experience a bad…

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Common Emergencies in Early Pregnancy and How to Prevent Them

Pregnant woman at ER

Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time for expecting mothers as you are preparing to bring new life into the world. However, whether you are a first-time mom or have multiple children, pregnancy can be frightening and overwhelming. As your body is changing in many ways, how do you know if a symptom is a…

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Get a Healthy Start Back to School

Kids receives school physical

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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Emergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care

boy with bug bite

What to expect when experiencing an emergency 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, animal bite, or skin burns from a poisonous…

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Is too much screen time a cause for concern?

Practicing smart screen time

We spend way too much time on our computers and smartphones. Let’s get more active and social! We have been fully immersed in the world of technology, with jobs requiring hours in front of a computer, communicating with our friends and family via social media sites, or streaming our favorite shows for entertainment. Most of…

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Avoid Swimmer’s Ear This Summer

Doctor checks for ear infection

Discover how to avoid swimmer’s ear and complications beyond this summer season It’s officially summer which means swimming pools, waterparks, beaches, and all things water fun. Summertime brings fun, but challenges to health can be heightened during this season. Discover how you and your loved ones can avoid swimmer’s ear.  Swimmer’s ear is sometimes only…

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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 make our fathers and father figures feel special and appreciated for their role as “dad” in our lives. This year, go beyond the typical Father’s…

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The Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist

healthy and safe family

Discover the tips for a healthy and safe summer for you and your entire family! Summertime means longer days, hotter weather, vacation from work, and no school for kids. During this time, you must keep the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones top of mind. Approximately 25% of medical ER visits occur during…

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Am I Dehydrated?

dehydrated

The summertime means sunshine, longer days, outdoor activities, and so much more. While being outdoors is great for the health of the mind and body, it is essential to remember the importance of hydration. What is dehydration? Simply, dehydration can be thought of as your body not having enough water. The medical condition occurs when…

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