Patient Care Blog

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Holiday Travel Safety Tips Amidst Emerging COVID-19 Variants

Although you’re fully vaccinated, or have received a booster, you must still wear a mask over your nose and mouth, and maintain six feet of distance from others if you plan to use public transportation to travel into, within, or out of the United States, according to the latest guidance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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Podcast: Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

In this episode of Back to Health, Kellyann Niotis, M.D., discusses Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

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Infographic: The Facts on Fibroids

Here’s what you should know about fibroids.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It Safe for Children?

Myths continue to swirl about the COVID-19 vaccine – including the one recently approved for children ages 5-11.

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The COVID-19 Omicron Variant: Here’s What We Know So Far

Omicron is here. In fact, by the time you read this, the number of cases that have already hit the United States will likely have multiplied. That’s because this new ‘variant of concern’ has about 30 genetic mutations that make it more contagious than all previous variants.

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Podcast: What to Expect at Your Child's First Gynecology Visit

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Jhansi Reddy, M.D. discusses what parents can expect at their child's first gynecology appointment.

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Podcast: Leonard List 2021

For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. John Leonard shares his list of the 10 most interesting and impactful lymphoma and blood cancer abstracts – with 5 “bonus” podcast-only selections – to be presented at the 2021 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

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COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for Children

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is urging parents to vaccinate their children 5 years old and above, as soon as possible to reduce their risk not only of infection but also severe disease leading to hospitalization or long-term complications. 

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Developments in Ending the HIV and AIDS Epidemic

Mention ‘pandemic’ and COVID-19 comes to mind. But long before COVID-19 arrived, another disease was devastating America and the world: AIDS.

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Infographic: Care for Your Aging Loved Ones

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Your loved ones raised you well and now you want to return the favor. Take a few moments to learn how to care for the older adults in your life.