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  • What We Treat: The Flu

    At this point, you probably know how Influenza, or The Flu, is a highly-contagious respiratory virus debilitating enough to wreak havoc on your daily routine. If you’re a student, contracting it may prevent you from attending school, which could make you fall far behind on school work and possibly lower your grades. For adults, the flu could force you to miss […]

  • Holiday Party Survival Guide

    This year, about 50 percent of people in the United States will attend at least one holiday party. For about half of us, our employer will host a party for us. About 20 percent of us will even host our own. With those numbers, it’s easy to see a lot of potential pitfalls ahead. So […]

  • Be Thankful for Your Health

    Turkey, pumpkin pie, loved ones and gratitude are hallmarks of the season. We sit around the table, poised to dive into tempting treats, and talk about our comfortable homes or new jobs or time spent with family. We are thankful. Being thankful means pausing to think about what is important in our lives, as well […]

  • Six Things You Need to Fight the Office Flu

    If ever there were a time during the year that all workers dread, it has to be flu season. Sniffling coworkers, wheezing kids and running out of tissues or hand sanitizer can make the months of flu season extremely stressful, even if you’re one of the lucky ones who remains healthy. Every year, American businesses […]

  • November is American Diabetes Month

    Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. One out of every 11 Americans has diabetes, and 86 million more are pre-diabetic. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the United States spends about $245 million every year on health care for people with diabetes, and recent projections have […]

  • Common Myths About Flu Shots

    The crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the sniffles in our offices and classrooms give it away; it’s officially the beginning of fall. While the season may be beautiful, the flu that always seems to come with it is certainly not. To protect yourself this flu season, you need to know exactly how the flu […]

  • Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Early Detection

    October is here, and fall is in full swing. The leaves are starting to turn from green to brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges, but there’s one color that pops up in October you won’t see on the trees — pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which features an annual campaign to raise awareness about […]

  • Labor Day Is Coming! Are You Being a Responsible Worker?

    Labor Day, a celebration of the spirit and dignity of the American worker, has been a regular fixture in the United States since the late 19th century. It became a national holiday under President Grover Cleveland and focuses on the American worker and the progress toward making work safe and rewarding for all. One of […]

  • Better Health for Back-to-School

    Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number […]

  • 5 Reasons to Pick Urgent Care over ER

    Everyone’s heard it before. “We were stuck in the ER for hours.” It makes sense; your primary care physician might be booked till next Tuesday, but sudden illnesses and injuries can’t wait that long. So you shuttle your sick or injured loved one to an emergency room and wait. And wait. And … well, you […]

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