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Hospice nurse, Peggy Faulkenberry
“Hospice caregivers are part of our team"
The population of elderly Americans is growing. And, for many, a skilled nursing facility becomes th...
February 5, 2019
A woman having an allergic reaction is holding her throat with a pained expression on her face
Adults developing new allergies
I hear it all the time. “But I wasn't allergic to (nuts, blueberries, watermelon) before!” Sometimes...
January 17, 2019
An elderly female patient smiles at a doctor
Should I get a flu shot?
Should I get my flu shot? Is it safe? Each year during flu season, patients have multiple questio...
January 8, 2019
Closeup shot of a bowl of oatmeal with dried cranberries, blueberries and almonds on top
Food flu fighters
Flu season is upon us, and we know that prevention of this dreaded virus requires extra ammunition. ...
December 4, 2018
A toilet and sink from the entry way of an orange half bathroom
What color is your pee?
You might ask the question a lot. You might never think about it. But the color of your urine can me...
November 15, 2018
A woman in a gym deadlifting weights
To the extreme!
There are a lot of different popular workouts on the market today, and they all seem to be tied toge...
November 8, 2018
Young man drinking an energy drink
Energy in a can
Maybe it's late at night and you're pulling an all-nighter. Maybe you didn't get enough sleep last n...
November 1, 2018
Robert Gillian, a weight loss services patient that has lost over 300 pounds.
“I’m going to reach my goal”
When Robert Gillian became a weight loss services patient, he weighed 599 pounds. “A few ounces a...
October 25, 2018
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