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5 Small Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.
BlogRedefining High Blood Pressure
Brendan Merchant, MD, cardiologist at South Shore Hospital, explains the new high blood pressure guidelines set by the American Heart Association.
BlogCancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer – the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. According to the American Association for Cancer...
BlogShining a Light on Prostate Health
Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.
BlogStop the Bleed: How Proper Training Can Help You Save a Life
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number-one cause of preventable death from trauma. This makes training to stop uncontrolled bleeding an essential public health tool, right up there with CPR and access to defibrillators.
BlogHow Moms Can Get Their Partner Involved in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Moms-to-be need as much support as they can get throughout pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife offers advice on how mom's partner can help her have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience.
BlogPreventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help
Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
BlogJennifer Durant: I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease
Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.
BlogPoison Ivy Prevention: How You Can Ditch the Itch this Summer
Poison ivy doesn't have to be accepted as part of summer! Learn more about how to spot poison ivy, why it causes itchy rashes, how to treat those rashes, and when to seek medical attention.
BlogNational Preparedness Month: The Key Aspects of a Plan for Your Household
September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.
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