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6 Ways to Stay Pain Free This Winter

December 7, 2017

Winter wind can chill you to the bone, aggravating pain from chronic conditions and causing old injuries to flare up again. To learn how to ease...

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Is mumps making a comeback?

December 1, 2017

An ER physician answers questions about mumps, talks about the importance of vaccinations and how to protect yourself before and during an outbreak...

tags: immunization , immunizations , infections , iowa mumps , mmr , mmr vaccine , mumps , mumps outbreak , mumps vaccine , mumps virus , parotid salivary glands , pediatrics , saliva glands , salivary glands , vaccinations , vaccines , viruses

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What You Need to Know About the Shingles Vaccine

November 15, 2017

Vaccination is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways to avoid this painful infection.

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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

November 9, 2017

The earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of lung ...

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How to Emotionally Support Your Chronically-Ill...

October 19, 2017 by Rose Hayes

Kids may not understand illness and too often blame themselves.

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Common Surgical Procedures

October 13, 2017 by Dr. Steven Matzinger

Elective, required and emergency surgeries are performed at our hospital every day for many reasons. Two procedures that our surgeons perform...

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9 Signs You Need to Take a Pregnancy Test

October 4, 2017 by Olivia DeLong

You may be a few weeks along without even knowing it.

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Six Ways to Stay Strong During Chemo

October 2, 2017

Take these precautions to help keep your body (and mind) strong during chemo treatment.

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , cancer , cancer treatment , chemotherapy , clinical trials , immunotherapy , radiation , transplant

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Understanding the Stages of Cancer

October 2, 2017

If you are diagnosed with cancer, the first thing you’ll want to know is “How bad is it?” To help you answer this question, we have provided ...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , chemotherapy , clinical trials , immunotherapy , radiation , transplant

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5 Myths About Back Pain

September 19, 2017

Back pain can come on suddenly – while you’re working in the yard, sitting at your desk, cleaning house or lifting something. Learn five myths...

tags: aching , back pain , back surgery , bone pain , joint pain , joints , orthopedics , pain , pain myths , surgery

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Mammograms What to Expect

August 28, 2017 by Sarah Cannon

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , chemotherapy , clinical trials , immunotherapy , mammogram , radiation , transplant

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Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

August 14, 2017

Dr. Mark Ewald, an ophthalmologist at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, addresses key questions on eye protection for the Great American Eclipse...

tags: eclipse , eclipse safety , eye protection , eye safety , solar eclipse , sunglasses

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4 Steps to Better Eye Health

August 14, 2017

Your eyes add more depth to each daily experience. Simply put, they're one of your most prized possessions.

tags: diabetic eye disease , glaucoma , macular degeneration , uva radiation , uvb radiation , uv rays , vision health

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Making the Back-To-School Transition

August 11, 2017

Whether their summer was jam-packed with activities or filled with complaints about being bored with nothing to do, kids often have a tough time...

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Solar Eclipse

August 4, 2017 by NASA

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. The last...

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Your Child's Eye Health

August 3, 2017

As kids, we were all told not to sit too close to the television, eat our carrots and not to cross our eyes because they would stick that way...

tags: child eye health , eye health , optometry , pediatrics , peds

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Water Safety Tips from the Beach to the Pool

August 3, 2017

Drowning is a major cause of accidental death for young children and can occur in just centimeters of water. You may not be aware that there ...

tags: beach safety , boating safety , boat safety , drowning , drowning prevention , kids health , national safety month , pediatrics , peds , pool safety , summer , summer safety , vacation safety , water safety

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Dealing with Playground Heat

July 26, 2017

There's one swing that'll melt down faster than Tiger Woods at the 2015 U.S. Open - and that's the swing on your child's playground.

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Summer Beach Time Means Water Safety

July 17, 2017

The millions of Americans who will flock to beaches this summer need to keep safety in mind as they frolic in the sand and surf, an expert advises...

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5 Times Your Headache Is Something More Serious

July 13, 2017 by Patrick Sullivan

Headaches are a fact of life. Collectively, they're the most common neurological disorder, and almost everyone has one at some point in their...

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Learn the Basics of SPF & Sunscreen

July 11, 2017

Wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect yourself from skin cancer, especially if you’re headed out for a long day in the sun. But...

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Three New Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

July 6, 2017

Chocolate has all but been elevated to superfood status. And the benefits of chocolate keep rolling in. So here are three more reasons why you...

tags: chocolate , dark chocolate

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Lowering Your Risk For Skin Cancer

June 21, 2017 by sarahcannon.com

Skin cancer is the leading cause of cancer in the U.S. and the risk for developing it can be greatly reduced by using sunscreen and educating...

tags: basal skin cancer , melanoma , preventing skin cancer , skin cancer , skin cancer prevention , squamous cell skin cancer , sun safety

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Four Ways to Keep Dad Healthy on Father’s Day

June 16, 2017 by Sharecare.com

Having trouble coming up with the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day? Instead of the usual necktie or bottle of cologne, try something different:...

tags: exercise , family practice , fathers , fathers day , heart disease , heart health , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , mens health , nutrition , primary care , stress