Patient Care Blog

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What to Know About Myocarditis and COVID-19

Myocarditis is more likely to occur after infection with COVID-19 than from the vaccine, whose benefits for children far outweigh the risks.

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Infographic: Keep Your Winter Healthy and Happy

The cold months don’t have to leave you feeling miserable. Want to make it through the winter illness-free? You can do it. Here’s how.

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Tips for Mindful Eating During the Winter Holidays

Here come the holidays with parties, family gatherings, and food galore. Of course, all the shopping, cooking, and company, can make the holidays stressful, and stress can lead to overeating and unwanted weight gain.

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Infographic: Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress During the Holidays

Holidays are stressful at the best of times. But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the exhaustion and anxiety are even worse. Here are a few things you can do to maintain your wellness throughout the winter holiday season.

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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.