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Six Tips for Managing Blood Pressure

May 18, 2021

Mountain Pacific

High blood pressure, or (hypertension), affects 75 million Americans. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to dangerous complications, including heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. The good news is high blood pressure is treatable and can be managed with a visit to your doctor and some lifestyle changes. Here are six tips to help manage […]

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Women, Remember to Take Care of Yourselves #NWHW

May 15, 2021

Mountain Pacific

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two out of every three caregivers in this country are women. Being a caregiver means providing regular care to children, adults or people who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. While being a caregiver is often fulfilling and rewarding, it can also take a physical and […]

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Pneumococcal Disease in Adults – What Is It? How Does It Spread? Part 1

May 6, 2021

Mountain Pacific

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pneumococcal pneumonia causes 150,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. In 2018 alone, pneumococcal meningitis and bacteremia killed nearly 3,500 people. While pneumococcal disease in adults often ranges from mild to serious, the disease can be deadly. However, the disease is preventable. Two vaccines […]

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