COVID-19

Coronavirus Signs & Symptoms: When to Call Your Healthcare Provider

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should contact your healthcare provider if “you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing.” The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that “Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience …

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Heart Attack from the Flu? How Common Infections Can Trigger Heart Attacks and Strokes

We are constantly reminded of the many well-known heart disease risk-factors such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. However, did you know that common infections like the flu, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, oral infections like gingivitis, viral infections like herpes or hepatitis, bacterial infections like staphylococcus, and yeast infections can all …

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It’s Hurricane Season in the Midst of a Pandemic “Be Prepared – Not Scared”

As parts of Florida anticipate the strengthening of Hurricane Isaias, the storm that has already caused major flooding and damage across the Caribbean, preparing for any potential disaster, especially in a state already in the grips of COVID-19, is paramount at this time . If you have not already done so, now is the time …

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Blood and Plasma Donations Needed in the War Against COVID-19

Since 1970, the month of January has been observed as, National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross (ARC) sponsored campaign, “recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.” According to the ARC, more than 13,000 donations are needed daily to meet the demands of the 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer clinics nationwide that …

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