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Oct • 23 • 2020

My Child Has a Big Bruise. Should We See a Doctor?

Most bruises aren’t a big deal. They’re the body’s natural reaction to an impact. Blood cells from deep within the skin collect near the surface, becoming visible as a red, purple, blue, or black...

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Oct • 23 • 2020

Fevers Actually Help Sick Children Get Better

When a child's fever spikes, so does a parent's worrying.

New parents especially become alarmed and tend to panic a bit when their child's forehead feels hot and a quick check of the thermometer...

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Sep • 27 • 2020

Six Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Stroke

The evening news shares lots of great information about preventing cancer and heart disease.

Yet, the third leading cause of death does not get as much attention - until it strikes and devastates the...

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Sep • 25 • 2020

How Clot-Busting Drugs Combat Strokes

Every moment is critical when you’re having a stroke. In fact, the severity of 8 out of 10 strokes can be limited by fast action. If a stroke patient reaches emergency help within 3 hours, a stroke...

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Sep • 20 • 2020

Post-Stroke Care at Home

Stroke recovery is a lifelong process. Although there’s a persistent myth that all recovery happens within the first few months after a stroke, that doesn’t match the facts. Most stroke patients make...

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Aug • 28 • 2020

There is Hope for Those Considering Suicide

Life's challenges are amplified these days. If you watch the news, there are real threats from a virus and lots of concerns about current events.

Sadly, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in...

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Aug • 24 • 2020

Important Items to Take to the Emergency Room

The decisions are quick, peppered with lots of stress and adrenaline.

When someone needs immediate care, it is difficult to think about anything other than getting them to the hospital. At best, you...

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Aug • 3 • 2020

5 Ways to Help Those Serving on the Front Lines of Pandemic

They are on the front lines of a war.

Healthcare providers, first responders and essential workers leave their homes each day to serve others impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. They are treating...

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May • 22 • 2020

EMS Professionals Provide Critical Services on Front Line of Healthcare

Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians are the first to assess someone who is ill or injured and provide treatment.

That is why these highly skilled providers are such an important part of the...

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May • 11 • 2020

Know the Causes and Signs of a Stroke

Nearly everyone knows someone who has had a stroke. It's the fifth leading cause of death among Americans, and a stroke can happen to anyone at anytime. A stroke is a serious medical emergency....

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May • 11 • 2020

Why Speed Matters When Someone is Having a Stroke

Act FAST. That’s the #1 thing to keep in mind if you suspect someone is having a stroke. Every moment counts, and quick action saves lives. Every 4 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of stroke.

The...

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Apr • 13 • 2020

What to Do While in Isolation: Eat, Sleep, Exercise Right

You know you should stay at a distance to help avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You also know to wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water and to wear a mask when going to the...

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