Getting Preventive Care During COVID-19

Even under “normal” circumstances, it can be challenging to keep up with recommended preventive care for you and your family. That includes: Annual visits to your primary care doctor for a checkup and routine blood work Well-visit appointments for children Immunizations, like the flu shot Cancer and other health screenings Add a global pandemic like COVID-19 to the mix,...
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Preventive Care for Kids: The Importance of Developmental Screenings and Lead Testing

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As a parent, you want to do everything to ensure your child is safe, happy, and healthy. That’s why we childproof our homes, make sure we spend quality time with our kids, and encourage them to eat fruits and veggies. Another important thing you can do as a parent is take them to their doctor for regular well-child visits....
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Take Control of Your Health with Preventive Medicine

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It’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t been affected by cancer — whether themselves or a loved one. Unfortunately, experts are predicting cancer deaths will rise over the next decade. But there’s hope because so much can be done with the power of preventive medicine. That is one reason why the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) started a world awareness day every February 4....
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3 Ways Women Can Make Preventive Health a Priority

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Sometimes, just the thought of “putting themselves first” makes women feel uncomfortable. But, all feelings aside, women need to learn to prioritize their needs. It is a vital part of good self-care and can have a positive ripple effect on everyone and everything around them. Think about the last time you were on an airplane and the flight attendants’ instructions to put your oxygen mask on first before trying to help others....
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8 Quick Tips to Avoid the Common Cold

Common Cold
Runny nose, coughing, sneezing, sore throat…we’ve all been laid up with the common cold. Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to reduce your chances of catching one. Most of them are simple acts of hygiene, avoidance, and yes, common sense. Here are eight ways to avoid catching a cold: Wash your hands often Hand washing is probably the single smartest thing you can do to avoid catching a cold – not just after shaking someone’s hand,...
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