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Tennis Elbow
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons that attach the muscle to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow swell…
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Is prenatal care important? Prenatal care is very important. To help make sure that you and your baby will be as healthy as possible, follow some simple guidelines and check in regularly…
Syphilis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is syphilis? Syphilis (say: siff-uh-liss) is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria (germ). You can get syphilis by…
Sugar Substitutes – What You Need to Know
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 sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten or enhance the flavor of foods and drinks. You may also have heard them called “artificial sweeteners” or…
Sty
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a sty? A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an acne pimple. The medical term for a…
Stroke
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is a stroke? Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart…
Strep Throat
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is called streptococcus. Strep throat makes your throat…
Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children (Encopresis)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are the causes of stool soiling? Stool soiling, also called encopresis, happens when children who are already toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is often the cause…
Shingles
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is shingles? Shingles is a painful rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. This is the same that causes chickenpox.  …
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Common Sexually Transmitted Infections
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Pubic lice (crabs) Symptoms: Women and men may have redness and itching around the genitals. Treatment: Medicine, such as over-the-counter lotions or shampoos (some brand names: Nix, Rid) can kill the lice….