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Rotator Cuff Exercises
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Before you start The exercises described below can help you strengthen the muscles in your shoulder (especially the muscles of the rotator cuff–the part that helps with circular motion). These exercises should…
Rotavirus
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 rotavirus? Rotavirus is a common stomach and intestinal illness. It mostly affects babies and young children. It is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhea. Almost all unimmunized…
Routine Tests 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. Pregnancy is a unique time in your life and for your body. Your body goes through many changes. Your healthcare provider will monitor your and your baby’s health throughout the pregnancy. They…
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
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 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs. It makes it difficult to breathe. The virus is common in children under…
Running – Preventing Overuse Injuries
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What causes an overuse injury in a runner? Overuse injury in a runner most often occurs because of a training error (running too far, too fast, too soon). Up to 70% of…
Ruptured Eardrum
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an eardrum that has a tear or hole in it. The eardrum is a thin membrane inside the ear canal. It separates the outer ear from the delicate structures of the middle and inner ear. Besides protecting the inner and middle ear from cold, wind, earwax, and anything else that might find its way into your ear, the eardrum helps you hear. It receives vibrating sound waves and transmits them to the tiny bones in your ear.
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
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 are opioids? Opioids are powerful pain relievers your healthcare provider can prescribe to manage…
Sarcoidosis
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 sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis (say “sar-coy-doe-sis”) is a disease that can affect any organ or system in the body. People with sarcoidosis develop granulomas (small abnormal clumps of tissue) in certain…
School Lunches – Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Are school lunches a healthy option for my child? School lunches are designed to provide healthy food options for children. Some schools also offer breakfast programs to start children on a healthy…
Scleroderma
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 scleroderma? Scleroderma (say: “sclare-oh-DER-muh”) is a chronic (ongoing) disease that affects the skin and may also affect internal organs in some people. Scleroderma causes the body to produce too…
Scoliosis
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 scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked and curves to the side. If the spine…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
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 seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. The most common type of SAD…
Seborrheic 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 seborrheic dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition that makes the skin look greasy, scaly and flaky. It usually affects the scalp. In adolescents and adults, seborrheic dermatitis is…
Self-Harm — Cutting
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. It’s difficult to watch your child experience emotional pain. It’s even more difficult to see…
Self-management – Taking Charge of Your Health
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 a chronic illness? There are 2 main types of illness: acute and chronic….