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a person holding fentanyl.

Dangerous, Deadly Fentanyl

Fentanyl overdose.  Few words strike more fear in the hearts of parents.  That’s because fentanyl is all over the news and in our social media feeds for all the wrong reasons.  It seems like not a week goes by that we don’t hear of someone – often a teenager – accidentally overdosing on fentanyl.  Sometimes,

A generic pack of statins with a stethoscope.

Statins: What You Need to Know

Statins – drugs that help lower cholesterol levels – are the most prescribed type of medication in the United States today.  In fact, more than 40 million Americans are taking statins.  That’s not surprising, given that high cholesterol levels are a significant contributor to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

a hand holding a Christmas present.

Holiday Shopping for Health & Fitness

Happy holidays!  Have you finished your shopping yet?  If not, here are some “healthy” gift ideas for you to consider.  If you’re shopping for someone who likes to cook, enjoys exercise and working out, or simply likes to be outdoors, there are all kinds of gifts to choose from that will contribute to health and

clinical trial medicine.

On a Mission to Improve Patients’ Lives

When we take medication to recover from an illness or manage a health condition, we probably don’t think much about the process that medicine went through before it was available to patients.    The reality is, a lot happened with that prescription before it ever ended up in your medicine cabinet.  The same is true

parent and child talking to a counselor.

Behavioral Health in Children & Teens

Parents know one of their most important jobs is to keep their kids safe and healthy – that means protecting and nurturing not only their physical health, but also their mental and emotional well-being.  Just like with adults, it is normal for children and teens to experience mental health challenges.  Mental health concerns are common

Man looking at insurance options.

Do You Have the Right Health Insurance?

Is your health insurance working for you and your family? It’s worth spending some time to review your health insurance plan, especially as we approach the end of the calendar year.  Many insurance plans have open enrollment periods coming up – that’s the time of year when you can change plans or enroll in a

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Why are some people more likely to get sick? Sometimes, the factors that go into whether someone has health challenges are straightforward – maybe they are genetically pre-disposed to having an illness or chronic health condition.  Perhaps they sustained a significant injury that has compromised their health.  Sometimes, however, other factors come into play.  External