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  • How to have a healthy pregnancy in a heatwave

    How to have a healthy pregnancy in a heatwave

    If you’re pregnant, learn how to protect yourself this summer from high temperatures.

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  • 9 things you may not know about menopause

    9 things you may not know about menopause

    You probably know the common symptoms linked to menopause, but a Providence OB-GYN shines the light on nine lesser-known facts that may not be on your radar.

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  • Where to get UTI treatment: Primary care, urgent care or ER

    Where to get UTI treatment: Primary care, urgent care or ER

    While a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be painful, it’s usually not a medical emergency. Learn how you can find treatment for UTIs at Providence.

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  • Through fellowship program, Providence empowers caregivers to develop plans to bridge care gaps

    Through fellowship program, Providence empowers caregivers to develop plans to bridge care gaps

    Providence is bridging health gaps for patients through a fellowship that educates caregivers about health inequities and empowers them to incorporate these learnings into their daily work.

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  • Breast cancer prevention: Separating facts from myths

    Breast cancer prevention: Separating facts from myths

    Learn evidence-based breast cancer prevention strategies, find out the truth about common myths and discover lifestyle changes that reduce your risk.

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  • Dónde llevar a su hijo a la sala de emergencias: Tos, sarpullido y diarrea

    Dónde llevar a su hijo a la sala de emergencias: Tos, sarpullido y diarrea

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  • What to know about “weathering” and health disparities

    What to know about “weathering” and health disparities

    Weathering is a concept that attributes the poor health outcomes often experienced by marginalized groups to their cumulative lived conditions. Learn more.

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  • Office of Transformation helps caregivers better help you

    Office of Transformation helps caregivers better help you

    Our new Office of Transformation uses new technology to improve the lives of caregivers so they can better care for you.

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  • Understanding hives: How long they last and how to treat them

    Understanding hives: How long they last and how to treat them

    Learn about hives, their causes, symptoms and how to prevent allergic reactions. Get tips on managing and treating rashes effectively with Providence.

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  • Heart skipping beats: Causes, when to worry and what to do

    Heart skipping beats: Causes, when to worry and what to do

    Does it sometimes feel like your heart is skipping a beat? Learn when you should be concerned, and how your doctor can help you.

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  • Lower your sodium intake to reduce your blood pressure

    Lower your sodium intake to reduce your blood pressure

    Are you concerned that sodium is causing your high blood pressure? Our Providence dietitian talks about easy substitutions to reduce your sodium intake.

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  • Pregnancy: Everything you need to know for your journey

    Pregnancy: Everything you need to know for your journey

    Learn how to prepare for your journey to parenthood, including what to do before you get pregnant, early pregnancy and symptoms, and what to expect during pregnancy.

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  • Upper abdominal pain: Causes, symptoms and relief

    Upper abdominal pain: Causes, symptoms and relief

    Learn about upper abdominal pain causes, from gas to serious conditions. Know when to seek care and find relief options. Get expert guidance from Providence.

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  • Sports physicals are a cinch with Providence ExpressCare

    Sports physicals are a cinch with Providence ExpressCare

    It’s that time of year when young athletes all over the country are completing their sports physicals. ExpressCare offers options for busy parents.

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  • Vaccines adults need: Why immunizations matter

    Vaccines adults need: Why immunizations matter

    Wondering if adults need vaccines too? Learn about recommended adult immunizations, who needs them, and how to stay protected with Providence.

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  • Back to school: Stress and anxiety in kids

    Back to school: Stress and anxiety in kids

    Recognize back-to-school anxiety and academic stress in children and teens, with quick tips for stress relief by age group from a Providence pediatrician.

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  • Back to school: Vaccines and wellness checks

    Back to school: Vaccines and wellness checks

    Prepare your child for school with required vaccines, wellness exams and mental health tips. Get trusted back-to-school health advice from Providence.

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  • When to take your child to the ER: Cough, rash and diarrhea

    When to take your child to the ER: Cough, rash and diarrhea

    Learn when your child's cough, rash or diarrhea needs emergency care vs. primary care. Get guidance on where to seek treatment and save time and money.

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  • A Providence neuro-oncologist offers six things you should know about brain cancer

    A Providence neuro-oncologist offers six things you should know about brain cancer

    Brain cancer isn’t like other cancers. Learn six things you should know about the disease from a Providence neuro-oncologist.

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  • Does having a hysterectomy make you age faster?

    Does having a hysterectomy make you age faster?

    More than one in three women will have a hysterectomy by age 74. But do hysterectomies make you age faster and start menopause? Learn more from Providence.

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