Taken directly from my favorite information site, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All credit to the authors and the publication. Influenza (flu) is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and flu can affect people differently, but during typical flu seasons, millions of…
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Warm weather is already being felt around the state. In Nevada, it doesn’t take long for the weather to become hot! There are several ways to make your days and nights more comfortable while indoors. Swamp coolers are pretty effective in dry climates, air is pulled through wet pads and cooled, the cooled air is…
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The American Stroke Association wants everyone to know that May is American Stroke Month. Let’s talk about strokes! Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the Number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a…
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Hello everyone, Some old diseases are making their way back into mainstream America and can have devastating results. Many diseases are considered eradicated after many years of intense vaccine therapy and education. Heard of any Smallpox in your neighborhood lately? No, and you won’t. How about Polio? We all have a much older relative who…
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As you may have noticed, Covid-19 is back. Many people in our community have already had it and it’s not fun. We all have to do our part to keep our vulnerable friends, family members, co-workers, and immunocompromised people safe (chemo patients, bone marrow transplant patients, diabetics, etc.). Symptoms are, but not confined to: Headache,…
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Hello everyone. The subject of smoking cigarettes is near and dear to my heart. Smoking is now called “Tobacco Use Disorder”, and it is very addictive. Quitting smoking is hard but it can be done. Your provider has many tools in their toolbox to help. Our friends at the CDC have lots of resources. The…
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Holiday Depression As my Facebook loves to remind me, lots of us are trading our normal, everyday depression and anxiety for a special holiday depression and anxiety. Holidays can be wonderful with family, tons of food, decorations, and love. Not everyone enjoys a bright, happy holiday. I want to talk about holiday stress. The experts…
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Staying safe is a full-time job. There are so many different and creative ways for people to get hurt. Traffic accidents, falling through the ice, bothering a hive of bees, the list is endless!! What about your own home? What hazards lurk right underfoot? We are going to talk about fall prevention in your home. …
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Hello Mineral County, I want to talk about disasters. Disasters come in many shapes and sizes. It could be a wildfire that destroys an area, such as Maui, or closer to home, Paradise California. Or an earthquake that causes lots of damage and causes the death and injury of many people. Flash floods are very…
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Nevada weather is a wonderful, eclectic force. We have had lots of rain this summer and that can produce a variety of wildlife that may not normally be abundant. In this instance, I’m talking about the lowly mosquito. I have lived in Hawthorne for 15 years and can count on one hand the number of…
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