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NEWS | March 2021

March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) conjures images of humans racing towards one another on an athletic field in the hopes of gaining ground towards the pursuit of an ethereal goal. As warfare grows in sophistication and stealth, that same human may now be flying through the air, only to be stopped by an immovable object, after being thrown from a car or truck. The physical trauma of one human colliding with another human on a sporting field or the field of battle has been canonized in our literature and arts for millennia.

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NEWS | October 2020

COVID-19 and Diabetes: What you need to know to stay safe and well

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We all are going through uncertain times as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic. It is during these times that we do the best to protect our health and that of our families. People with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes are at higher risk of complications with COVID-19. Diabetes management can be challenging and overwhelming and these pandemic times add an extra, unexpected burden.

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NEWS | October 2020

What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid

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In this video, Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be diagnosed.

Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had felt tired and had a constant tightness in her throat. She was diagnosed with post-nasal drip but did not feel relief after a year of treatment.

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NEWS | October 2020

How to Stay Healthy This Flu Season

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The flu can be miserable, and even dangerous for some people—especially those with diabetes or other chronic conditions like heart disease and asthma. Even in a normal flu season, it is important to take precautions to protect against the flu.

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NEWS | June 23, 2020

Telemedicine checklist: 3 steps to prepare for your virtual visit

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In the era of COVID-19, many in-office visits have been able to convert to virtual appointments. Many ask, how is a telemedicine visit different, and how can I get the most from it?

Here are 3 steps you can take to better prepare your medical information, technology, and surroundings so you can have a productive virtual visit.

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