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Sepsis: An Unrecognized Risk
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...
Ready, Set, Safe! – There’s More to First-Aid than CPR
Ready? Summer fun is just about here: sun, sports, pools and other outdoor activities abound. It’s no surprise that the summer season can also be the busiest for your local emergency room and medical clinics. Educating yourself and your family about how to handle an...
Concussion Warning Signs and Sports
With fall upon us, football and soccer are well underway. Sports and outdoor activities are good ways to stay healthy and active, but there are risks of injury too, especially with contact sports. Concussions are common sports-related injuries that frequently go...
Annual Physicals – The Cornerstone of a Healthy School Year
There are many things that must be done before sending your child back to school. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, make sure she or he has an annual physical and the proper immunizations to start the new...