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Breastfeeding – Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
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 the benefits of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also can…
Breast Cancer – Steps to Finding Breast Lumps Early
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. BREAST CANCER: STEPS TO FINDING BREAST LUMPS EARLY The best way to find breast lumps is to do 3 things: Have regular checkups and mammograms. Have your healthcare provider check your breasts….
Breast 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 breast cancer? Breast cancer begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types of breast tumors. Benign (not cancerous). Most of the tumors…
Botulinum Toxin Injections – A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Botulinum toxin or Botox, is a protein that stops muscle spasms when it is injected directly into the muscle. A spasm is when your muscle contracts or moves on its own. It…
Birth Control Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Deciding to have a baby can be an exciting time. However, for people trying to prevent a pregnancy, birth control (also called contraception) can help. Path to improved health There are many…
Bipolar Disorder
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 bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood…
Beta-Blockers For Heart Problems
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 beta-blocker? A beta-blocker is a medicine that is often used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Some examples of beta-blockers are atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol. This kind…
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH))
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 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (also called BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. The condition affects the prostate gland in men. The enlargement isn’t…
Bell’s Palsy
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 Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a condition that partly or completely paralyzes the side of your face. In rare cases, both sides of your face may be affected. Bell’s…
Bedbugs
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 bedbugs? Bedbugs are oval-shaped, wingless parasites that have 6 legs and are about 1/5 of an inch (1 cm) long. They range in color from white to brown, although…