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Pregnancy and Child Health 7 years, 2 months agoThe “fourth trimester” is defined as the first three months after the baby is born. Typically, most patients receive one, sometimes two, post-partum visits after their baby is born. This can lead to a discontinuity in care for post-partum patients. Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have reviewed the typical “one…[Read more]
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I think this is a great new initiative. I applaud the comprehensive, yet individualized approach they recommend. I doubt that physicians alone will be able to supply this higher level of care for the “4th trimester”, but I envision many of these services would be suitable for the whole health care team to participate in. This would include nurses,…[Read more]
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 7 years, 3 months agoThe National Cancer Institute estimates that more than half a million women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and that each year over half of these women die from the disease. The HPV (humanpapilloma virus) vaccine could prevent many of these cases and save lives. Follow the link below to learn more about HPV and its…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months agoCheck out this new website for parents on vaccines!
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months agoFlu is greatly increasing! It is not too late to get your flu shot.
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 7 years, 4 months agoIf someone were to ask you “what is the greatest gift you could receive this holiday season?” what would you say? Would it be your health, time with your family?
Then get caught up on all of your preventative cancer screenings and start the New Year out right. Regular cancer screenings is the best way to either prevent cancer, or detect it in…[Read more] -
Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoWhat… This can’t be!
The life expectancy in the US is declining. Find out more, you will be surprised.…[Read more]-
Here is what I learned regarding recent suicide statistics after reading the article in your link:
“Most notable is the widening gap between urban and rural Americans. Suicide rates in the most rural counties are now nearly double those in the most urban counties.”
Rural health requires special attention.
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STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 7 years, 4 months ago2017 STI data based upon the population distribution by age in Allegany County, MD.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoStopping the “Invisible Killer”
Author:
Becki Willmer, CSN
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Cold weather easily brings to mind hot chocolate, roaring fires, and snowmen, but the winter months also bring an increase in carbon monoxide poisonings….Every year in the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 430 deaths and…[Read more]-
This is a good reminder, thanks Lynn
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 7 years, 4 months agoWhile people don’t think about it. Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance, they too can carry diseases. Zika can be sexually transmitted from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners, even while they are not symptomatic. While we aren’t in mosquito season yet, it’s right around the corner, not to mention many Americans seek warmer…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoI like your measures! What is the reason for the bump in number of medicaid enrollees in July 2018?
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I made a mistake in entering the data so there was no jump. I do want to talk to Aaron about the steady decline in numbers enrolled in MA and get his thoughts on why. Are more people getting commercial insurance?
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Drugs: Problems and Solutions 7 years, 5 months ago - Load More
