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Exercise and Seniors
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Exercise is an important part of nearly everyone’s everyday health, including older adults. Experts say seniors should be as active as possible. If you are an older adult, exercise can help you…
Ending a Pregnancy
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 abortion? Abortion means ending a pregnancy early. In some cases, a woman’s pregnancy ends on its own. This is called a miscarriage, or a spontaneous abortion. In other cases, a…
Emergency Contraception
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 emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a form of birth control. It can be used to prevent pregnancy if used within 5 days of having unprotected sex. If you are pregnant,…
Elder Abuse
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. What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is when another person takes advantage of or harms…
Edema
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 edema? Edema is swelling or puffiness of parts of the body. Edema usually happens in the feet, ankles and legs. It can also affect the face and hands. Pregnant…
Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
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 eczema and atopic dermatitis? Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often very itchy and…
Ectopic 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 What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants in the uterus (also called the…
Eating Disorders
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 an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional and physical well-being. Many people…
E. coli Infection (Escherichia coli)
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 E. coli? E. coli is short for Escherichia coli — bacteria (germs) that are found on food and in the environment. E. coli cause severe cramps and diarrhea. These…
Dysmenorrhea
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 dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual cramps, or the pain that many women have just before or at the beginning of their periods. This pain usually is…