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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
It’s National Mediterranean Diet Month, and research has proven that it’s great for not just weight loss but also your heart and brain. Get started by focusing on fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish,...
View ArticleYour Yearly Preventive Care and Physical
Getting your yearly physical, where you can get covered preventive care and screenings, helps you be your healthiest. It’s important that you not only know what’s recommended for your age and what you...
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Safe Travel
Summer travel season is upon us, and preparing for safe travel is important, especially if you have an illness.First, learn about your destination to check for any local health notices or immunizations...
View ArticleLong View: What Does A1C Mean to Me?
Our community liaison team has never met a health fair or expo they didn’t love! Health fairs and expos are great places to learn about the abundance of services available in our communities to support...
View ArticleVantage Point: Time to Answer Important Health Insurance Questions
It’s that time of year again. My husband comes home with a huge packet of healthcare information. Yep, it’s open enrollment for his employer health plan. It’s time for us to look at the options and...
View ArticleVantage Point: Change Is Near
As our days get shorter, our nights get longer, the temperature drops, and the cool crisp air hits our faces, we know winter is approaching. It’s also a reminder that the year is about to end, and a...
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Healthy Squash Recipes
It’s also Spinach and Squash Month, and we’re helping you make the most of the in-season veggie with healthy squash recipes. First up, whip up Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash for a delicious meal...
View ArticleFor Providers: Talking Exercise with Patients
Exercise has been a part of daily life for John Kim, a Carle family nurse practitioner, from an early age, but he realizes that’s not the case for everyone. Kim, who started at Carle in 2015, stresses...
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Holiday Food Safety Tips
Are you cooking for a crowd this holiday season? In honor of Food Service Safety Month, we can help you protect your guests with these helpful holiday food safety tips.Keep hot food hot and cold food...
View ArticleVantage Point: Healthy Resolutions Without the Cost
What just happened? I blinked, and all of a sudden, it’s 2018! The holidays came and went, and now it’s time to go back to our normal routines. I’m personally excited for spring to get here. I’m over...
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National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week
It’s National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week, and adding freshly squeezed juices to your diet can be a great way to get more vitamins and nutrients from fruits and veggies. First up, Glowing Skin Green...
View ArticleRecognizing Early Labor
Early labor begins before you’ve finished 37 weeks of pregnancy, and babies born this early can have lifelong or life-threatening health problems. What Happens If you go into early labor, you will...
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National Financial Wellness Month
It’s National Financial Wellness Month, and we have tips about taking care of your finances, especially as they relate to health insurance.If your health insurance features a flexible spending account...
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National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Month
It’s National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Month, and cases of STDs are at an all time high. Have you been tested each year or talked to your doctor about your sexual health? Next time you...
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5 Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Traveling is amazing! What’s not to love about discovering new places, meeting new people and trying new foods? But, traveling also means that your fitness, eating, and sleep habits are disrupted,...
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Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
July is Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month. Just because something is natural or a “supplement” doesn’t mean it’s safe, especially if you’re taking other prescription drugs.Herbal...
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Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month! The first thing to do to make sure your little one is ready to start school is to check out our Summer Health Checklist.Summer Health Checklist Double-check...
View ArticleLong View: Safety in the Details
Some people say I get into details too much. To some, paying attention to details is a strength. To others, it may be irritating. However, specific details make a difference, depending on the...
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Save Your Vision Month
It’s Save Your Vision Month, and you can protect your vision in your day-to-day life. Between 8.2 and 15.9 million people’s vision issues are from a correctable problem that could be treated by your...
View ArticleCovered Bridge: 3 Things Grandparents Should Know About Vaccines
There are few things more exciting in this world than the arrival of a grandchild. The anticipation of seeing if the baby has your child’s eyes, the enjoyment of picking out all of those adorable baby...
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