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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
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 AIDS? AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus makes your body weak and unable to fight off infections. It…
Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Cervical cancer screening is an important part of preventing cancer or detecting it early. The Pap test checks for cell changes on a woman’s cervix that could turn into cancer if they…
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
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 amblyopia? Amblyopia is also called “lazy eye.” It is an eye problem that starts in early childhood. Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision problems in children. It…
HIV
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 HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting sick. When HIV damages your immune system, you…
Colposcopy
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 colposcopy? A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. It’s often performed a healthcare provider such as a gynecologist. They use a tool called a colposcope. It shines…
Bleeding During Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Bleeding during pregnancy can happen for different reasons. It can be the result of something serious or non-serious. Light spotting (bleeding) can be normal in early pregnancy. This is when the…
Vaping
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 vaping? Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices. Some look like traditional cigarettes or pipes. Others are designed to…
Texting and Driving
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. It’s hard to ignore the urge to read or send a text the moment it flashes on your phone. Texting while driving can be deadly to you or someone else. You should…
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
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 bruxism? Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in children. About 20% to 30% of children grind their…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the somewhat unexplained reason a baby under the age of 1 dies while sleeping. What are the symptoms of…