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  • Home remedies for cold and flu symptoms

    Home remedies for cold and flu symptoms

    Caring for a cold or flu at home? Learn what helps, what to avoid and when to see a doctor. Get trusted advice from Providence health experts.

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  • Providence Saint John’s Health Center earns national recognition for stroke care

    Providence Saint John’s Health Center earns national recognition for stroke care

    Providence Saint John’s Health Center earns top national honors for providing expert, compassionate stroke care and community education in Los Angeles.

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  • Top cancer screenings for adults by age and risk factors

    Top cancer screenings for adults by age and risk factors

    Learn which cancer screenings — like breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate & skin — are recommended even if you feel healthy.

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  • Why young adults need a primary care doctor

    Why young adults need a primary care doctor

    When you’re young, having a primary care doctor may not seem necessary. But they’re key to preventive care — and key to keeping you healthy as you age.

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  • Get ready for the Medicare Annual Enrollment period

    Get ready for the Medicare Annual Enrollment period

    Because of changes to Medicare plans, it’s important that you meet with a licensed insurance agent before enrolling. Learn how you can do this for free.

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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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  • Right-side stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor

    Right-side stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor

    If you’re experiencing pain on the right side of your stomach, learn about common causes, serious conditions to watch for and when to seek medical care.

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  • What to do now to prepare for your baby’s arrival

    What to do now to prepare for your baby’s arrival

    Tackling to-dos before you reach your baby’s due date can help you feel prepared, so you’re ready when the big day finally comes.

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  • Sharp stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor

    Sharp stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor

    If you’re experiencing sharp stomach pain, learn what can cause it, warning signs to watch for and when to seek emergency care.

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  • Middle stomach pain: Possible causes and when to seek care

    Middle stomach pain: Possible causes and when to seek care

    If you’re experiencing pain in the middle of your stomach, learn about common causes, serious conditions to watch for and when to seek medical care.

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  • Left-side stomach pain: When it’s time to see a doctor

    Left-side stomach pain: When it’s time to see a doctor

    Learn what causes left-side stomach pain, symptoms to watch for and when to seek care. Understand serious vs. common issues.

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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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  • Whooping cough: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

    Whooping cough: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

    Learn about whooping cough symptoms, how it spreads, diagnosis and treatment options from Providence.

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  • New Providence platform helps patients get answers quickly

    New Providence platform helps patients get answers quickly

    Our Conversation & Navigation Platform (CNP) uses AI to help patients get answers more quickly and reduce the number of messages our physicians receive.

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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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  • What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

    What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

    Learn what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is, when seasonal depression starts, symptoms including anxiety, and expert treatment options from Providence.

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  • Preventing suicide and breaking the stigma behind it

    Preventing suicide and breaking the stigma behind it

    Understand stigmas about suicide and find mental health and suicide prevention resources from a Providence clinical psychologist.

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  • What is mono? Causes, symptoms and recovery

    What is mono? Causes, symptoms and recovery

    Learn about mononucleosis (mono): how it spreads, symptoms to watch for, treatment options and recovery timeline.

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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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  • 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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