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Sprains and Strains

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Sprains and strains are fairly common, and luckily most kids and teens heal quickly. These are fairly common injuries especially if you are an active teen who plays a sport […]

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Trichomoniasis (Trichomonal Vaginitis; “Trich”)

Updated 1 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Trichomoniasis is a common type of . It occurs in both teens and adults. What causes trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is caused by a single-cell parasite called a trichomonad. Unlike yeast infections, […]

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How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian

Updated 26 December 2023 under Health Guides.

What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal-derived products such […]

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Water Park Safety 

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

You’re ready for a great day at the water park. Maybe you like the speed of the giant water slide, or perhaps you’d rather grab a tube and float down […]

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Water Safety

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Many people enjoy being in or around water once the weather starts to heat up. Whether it’s at the neighborhood pool, the beach, or a nearby lake, swimming or taking […]

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Asthma: Action Plan and Getting Help

Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.

An asthma action plan is a proactive way to keep your asthma under control. It’s written with your health care provider (HCP) and it’s personalized (just for you). An asthma […]

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Zinc

Updated 23 March 2023 under Health Guides.

Zinc is a mineral that is important for your immune system. Zinc is also needed for wound healing, normal growth, and development. How much zinc do I need? Because your […]

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Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment Team

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the […]

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Eating Disorders: Glossary

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Amenorrhea: When someone stops getting their a menstrual period (or never gets their period even though they should). Amenorrhea is a sign that someone’s weight may be too low or that […]

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Eating Disorders: Myths

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Eating disorders affect individuals across the weight spectrum. Eating disorders do not discriminate based on body-size.   Myth: Eating disorders are just an extreme […]

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