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                                    • I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

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                                      |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                      I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                      I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                      If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms o ...

                                      If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles, one of the most contagious illnesses now on the upswing. Measles can be serious, esp ...

                                      June 06, 2019
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                                    • Get Vaccinated BEFORE Flu Season Starts

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                                      Get Vaccinated BEFORE Flu Season Starts

                                      Get a jump on your influenza (flu) protection by getting your vaccine as soon as it becomes available in ...

                                      Get a jump on your influenza (flu) protection by getting your vaccine as soon as it becomes available in the community. By mid-August, early-September you’ll probably start hearing about flu shot avai ...

                                      June 06, 2019
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                                    • Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

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                                      |Date: April 23, 2018
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                                      Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

                                      Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

                                      Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new ...

                                      Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new study reports. The findings suggest that regular stretching could improve blood flow to leg mus ...

                                      April 23, 2018
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                                    • Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to ...

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to fall again 10-20 percent of falls cause serious injuries Falls have the potential to rob older ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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                                    • Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

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                                      |Date: December 28, 2016
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                                      Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

                                      Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

                                      Per the Center for Disease Control, preventing tobacco use among youth is critical to ending the tobacco ...

                                      Per the Center for Disease Control, preventing tobacco use among youth is critical to ending the tobacco epidemic in the United States. Nearly 9 out of 10 cigarette smokers first tried smoking by age ...

                                      December 28, 2016
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                                    • Zika Virus: Pregnant or Planning Pregnancy? Please Read Before You Travel.

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                                      |Date: June 17, 2016
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                                      Zika Virus: Pregnant or Planning Pregnancy? Please Read Before You Travel.

                                      Zika Virus: Pregnant or Planning Pregnancy? Please Read Before You Travel.

                                      What you should know about Zika, before traveling to countries where the virus has been identified. About ...

                                      What you should know about Zika, before traveling to countries where the virus has been identified. About Zika Virus: Zika can be spread through sexual transmission, as well as from a pregnant woman t ...

                                      June 17, 2016
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