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Cardiomyopathy
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 cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged. The extra thickness and stiffness of the muscles can weaken…
Canker Sores
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 canker sores? Canker sores are small, thin sores in the mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of…
Cancer – Preparing for Cancer Treatment
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Soon after you are diagnosed with cancer, you and your healthcare provider will discuss various treatment options. As you decide what course of treatment is right for you, you may feel as…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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 fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a group of problems that can happen in a baby when the fetus is exposed to alcohol in…
Cancer – Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Research has shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of certain cancers. It also may help prevent other conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease. One benefit…
Cancer – Medical Vocabulary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with. But you also have to deal with a whole new language of words you’ve never…
Cancer
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 cancer? Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve growth of abnormal cells. The body is made up of many types of cells. Normally, cells grow, divide…
Calcium – 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. Calcium is a mineral in your body that is also found in many foods. Most of the calcium in your body is in your bones and teeth. There is also calcium in…
Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby. It protects your baby against many illnesses and is your baby’s best source of nutrition. Babies should be breastfed (given only breast milk) for…
Breastfeeding – How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Learning how to pump and store breast milk can make returning to work easier and less stressful. When should I start to pump my breasts? If you will be pumping your breasts…