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Accessing Your Community’s Social Services
Sometimes, life’s challenges force us to seek help. Whether it’s illness, joblessness, homelessness, or natural disasters, social service agencies can…
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Accessing Care in Rural Communities
Most of us can find a doctor or a hospital nearby. Rural residents struggle to find health care in their…
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Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).
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A Family Doctor Responds to Study on Aluminum in Vaccines
A new study released in late September shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their
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"Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz
Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit.
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“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good.
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“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung
Dr. Meagan VermeulenUnless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family doctor if you get stung. A sting will be painful and annoying, but otherwise pretty harmless. Most of my patients only have mild