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Sore Throat

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Sore throat is a common medical condition that usually lasts a couple of days and gets better on its own; however, sometimes a sore throat can be serious. If it […]

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Speaking Up for Yourself

Updated 16 March 2022 under Health Guides.

Have you ever wanted to tell someone that you’re worried, sad, or mad, but you felt nervous or didn’t know what to say? Have you ever seen something happen that […]

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Strep Throat

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

“Strep throat” is a sore throat that is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It’s the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and the words “Strep Throat” (or “strep”) […]

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Stress and How to Lower It

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

You know when you’re stressed out – your body feels tired and your thoughts are spinning. It can also help to know why your body reacts that way, and what you can do about […]

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Contraception: Success and Failure Rates of Contraceptives

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

These charts show the average number of women who accidentally get pregnant while using contraception over the course of one year. Typical Use: When contraception is not used every time, […]

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Sun Safety

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Most of us enjoy the warm rays of the sun. The sun feels nice on our skin and helps our bodies make vitamin D, which is important for calcium absorption […]

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Preparing for Inpatient or “Overnight” Surgery

Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Preparing for surgery (a procedure or operation) can seem overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you […]

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Preparing for Outpatient or “Day” Surgery

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]

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Talking With Your Partner About Condoms

Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.

Having a conversation about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy should come way before sex, but sometimes it’s not discussed because one or both partners feel too […]

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Tampons

Updated 11 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may feel nervous about using a tampon for the first time. It’s normal to feel nervous, especially if you have any unanswered questions about tampons. What are tampons and […]

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