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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. It’s common for runners to overdo it. Up to 70% of runners develop injuries every year. They most often occur because of a training error. You may run too far, too fast,…
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 is a disease in which immune cells form small lumps, called granulomas, in your organs. Experts believe that inflammation causes these granulomas to form. The inflammation could…
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 is a rare autoimmune disorder made up of a group of diseases. There are 2 types of scleroderma: localized and systemic. Localized scleroderma affects the skin only….
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. The curve can…
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. Symptoms usually begin in late fall…
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 skin condition. It affects the scalp, face, or inside the ear.  The skin also can be red and greasy.  When adults get…
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. There are 2 main types of illness: acute and chronic. An acute illness doesn’t last…
Senior Residence Tour Checklist
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Use this list of questions to help you evaluate a potential senior residence, such as a nursing home, or an active adult, independent living, assisted living, or continuing care retirement community. Environment:…
Sensory Dysfunction (Taste and Smell Dysfunction)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why are smell and taste important? Your senses of smell and taste let you fully enjoy the scents and flavors of foods and drinks. These senses also help protect you from…
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
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 sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch….