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Checking in With Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

December 18, 2024

Here are some strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, along with symptoms to keep in check.

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Preventing and Recognizing Hypothermia

November 22, 2024

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What is an Annual Wellness Visit?

November 11, 2024

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Prairie Star

Health Care

Managing Diabetes as You Age

March 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

When you have diabetes, it takes a combination of medical guidance and personal ownership to live your best life. Learn how to manage your risks and feel your best.

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Lung Cancer Survival Rate Improves With Early-Stage Treatment

March 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

Treatments for lung cancer are getting better and survival rates are improving, with many of the advances in treating early-stage lung cancer happening in recent years.

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Lung Cancer May Be Greater Threat to Women than Breast Cancer

March 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

Global research has found that while women’s breast cancer deaths are decreasing, their lung cancer deaths are on the rise.

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Test Your Colorectal Cancer Screening IQ

March 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Should you start getting screened for colorectal cancer? Learn about your important prevention options with this quick quiz.

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Why Nonsmokers Get Lung Cancer

March 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Even people who have never lit a cigarette can get lung cancer. Learning about the causes can help you protect yourself.

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The Hidden Superpowers of Nurses

February 26, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Nurses are the superheroes of the health care system, supporting patients and their families on the journey to whole health.

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Sunscreen Best Practices for Healthy, Radiant Skin

February 26, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Protect your skin in summer, fall, winter and spring with these sunscreen best practices. Learn more.

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Work Life

The Many Ways Nurses Make a Positive Impact in Health Care

February 26, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Nurses are known for delivering outstanding care. But, do you know just how important they are in shaping the care you and your loved ones receive? Learn more.

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4 Things You May Not Know About Nurses

February 26, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Nurses are the front line of health-care delivery. Discover the ins and outs of being a nurse, including a few facts that may surprise you.

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