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Gallstones
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 gallstones? Gallstones are hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ just under your liver. It stores bile, the digestive fluids that…
Gallbladder Removal – Laparoscopic Method
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ just under your liver. It stores bile, the digestive fluid the liver makes to digest fat. Sometimes the gallbladder gets inflamed. This happens when the…
Galactorrhea
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 galactorrhea? Galactorrhea occurs when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge. It’s not related to milk production in breastfeeding. The breasts may leak only when touched…
For Parents – What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Puberty is the time in life when a young person starts to become sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in their body during this time. For biological females, puberty usually…
For Parents – Eating Disorders in Teens
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 an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a focus on food and weight that causes a person to go to extremes when it comes to food and eating. Three of…
Food Poisoning – Mushroom Poisoning
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 mushroom poisoning? People are poisoned each year after eating mushrooms from their yard or outside locations. These mushrooms should not be eaten. It’s difficult to tell which mushrooms can be…
Food Poisoning
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 food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses or parasites). Sometimes bacteria produce a toxin…
Food Allergies
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 food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. The reaction can be mild or serious. Food intolerance is different than…
First Aid Kit Essentials – What do I need in My First Aid Kit?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor falls, bee stings, burns, allergic reactions, and other…
First Aid – Cuts, Scrapes, and Stitches
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How should I clean a wound? The best way to clean a cut, scrape or puncture wound (such as a wound from a nail) is with cool water. You can hold the…