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Oct
By Kelli Porter, Nurse PractitionerIt's back to school time! Young people will be filling the halls of high schools and colleges before you know it. Here are some tips to keep you safe during this exciting time. Getting where you are going . . . safely. The BasicsA...
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Oct
Aubrey Houchin, RN AestheticianWhether or not you care to admit it, there is no denying that non-surgical cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular for a good reason. As ZOOM calls have become a new normal in this work-from-home (WFH) pandemic atmosphere, we are all...
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Oct
Aubrey Houchin, RN Aesthetician May 27 is National Sunscreen Day, and summer is practically here already! With daylight savings time comes an even greater need to protect your skin. If we have met, you know how big I am on sunscreen. It's so important! &...
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Oct
Ginger Bane, Nurse PractitionerApril is STD (sexually transmitted disease) Awareness Month. Preventing STDs may sound like a no-brainer, but STDs are more common than you might realize. People do not walk around with a scarlet letter indicating they have chlamydia, herpes, or HI...
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Oct
By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner“It's like a sneeze…. between your legs, you know, the buildup, the release, and the good feeling afterward. ” This is the description I once gave during happy hour with my girlfriends, one of whom had never had an orgas...
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Oct
By Lisa M. Jukes, M. D. In light of our ongoing struggle with Covid-19, it is important to identify patients with increased cardiovascular (CV) disease risk. It is well-known that people with underlying conditions like obesity, hypertension, chronic lung disease, diabetes, o...
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Oct
January is Thyroid Health Awareness MonthBy Ginger Bane, Nurse PractitionerThe thyroid gland is located in front of the neck just below the larynx, which is also known as the Adam's apple. It is a tiny butterfly shaped gland that plays a significant role in one’s he...
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Oct
By Ginger Bane, Nurse Practitioner The holidays, as exciting as they are, can be very stressful. Covid-19 has added another level of stress because many want to see their friends and family, but want to do it safely. Others are looking for creative ways to find a connection...
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Oct
By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner Recently I was enjoying my latest edition of Southern Living magazine. As I was thumbing through the recipes, gardening section, and the model home layout it occurred to me that I had seen THREE advertisements for incontinence pads. Are we...
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Oct
By Dr. Lisa M. JukesBreast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in women with lung cancer being the number one killer. The incidence of breast cancer diagnosis varies by age group but, an average of 1/9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 2. 6% of wome...
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