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Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood clot). It is one of the…
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects. They happen when a baby’s lip or mouth don’t form correctly early in pregnancy. The word cleft…
Choosing Safe Baby Gear
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Keeping your baby safe once you bring them home from the hospital is your top priority. Selecting the safest baby gear products is an important first step. These items typically include: a…
Cellulitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria. It is a common infection but can become a serious condition if not treated. Most of the time, cellulitis…
Caffeine and Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many of the food and drink items that children and teens crave have caffeine in them. You can find caffeine in soda, energy drinks, and chocolate candy—even hot cocoa. If these are…
Bug Bites
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug bites include fleas, spiders, and ticks. A bug…
Blood Test: Lipid Panel
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts:…
Blood Clots
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding if you are injured or cut. However,…
Chronic Eyelid Twitching (Blepharospasm)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. This is called involuntary blinking or twitching. The twitching is caused by…
Biopsy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body. This tissue, fluid, or growth is sent to a lab for testing. A…