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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…
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…
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…
Bronchiolitis
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 bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It happens when the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles) become inflamed and clogged with mucus….
Bug Bites
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug bites include fleas, spiders, and ticks. A bug…
Burners (Brachial Plexus Injuries)
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 a “burner?” A “burner,” also called a “stinger,” is an injury to 1 or more nerves between your neck and shoulder. The condition gets its name from the shock-like,…
Burning Mouth Syndrome
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 burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips or tongue. The feeling is often described as a burning,…
Burns – Preventing Burns in Your Home
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Fires and other accidents in your home can result in burns to you or a family member. These situations often happen unexpectedly. However, take time now to be prepared and know what…
Bursitis of the Hip
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 bursitis of the hip? Bursitis is the painful swelling of bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your tendons, ligaments and muscles. When they work normally, bursae help the…
Caffeine and Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many of the food and drink items that children and teens crave have caffeine in them. You can find caffeine in soda, energy drinks, and chocolate candy—even hot cocoa. If these are…
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…
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…
Cancer – After 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. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. From the day you were diagnosed with cancer, you’ve probably looked forward to getting back…
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 – Helping Your Family Help You
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. How will my family react to the news that I have cancer? Every person has…