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Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Look Out For Listeria | Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment

What is Listeria?

Each year, approximately 1,600 people are infected with listeria and 260 people die from the infection. Learn more about what listeria is, how to avoid it, and when to seek treatment.

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Posted: Aug 20, 2024

The Dangers of Sleep Medication vs the Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

By Internal Medicine Specialist Randall C. Raine, DO

Sleeping pills are an increasingly common sleep aid-and perhaps too common. All have potentially dangerous side effects, and some doctors are looking at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a safe alternative.

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Posted: Aug 6, 2024

School Safety 101

Eat right, travel safely and stay home if sick

Summer is out and school is in. But before you send the wee ones off for another (or their first!) year of scholastic enterprise, take a moment to re-familiarize your favorite student and yourself with some basic tips to keep everyone healthy and safe this year.

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Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Common Questions For The Pediatrician

With Jennifer Scheer, DO, and Susan Mihm, MD

Kids don't come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two FPG Pediatricians-Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm-for a quick primer on some common concerns.

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Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Claw’s Handbook for Firework Safety

By Dr. Manus Claw, TNT

Take it from Dr. Claw-fireworks can be as dangerous as they are fun. Here are some top tips and Rules of Thumb to help your Independence Day celebrations go off without a hitch… or an injury.

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