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In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000… See more Are You a Mosquito Magnet? 6 Tips to Help Control MosquitoesBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 17, 2023 Now that we’re heading into the summer months, you’ll probably spend more time outdoors and a lot more time around mosquitoes. If you’re one of those people mosquitoes love to target, we have some good news. Mosquitoes are a hassle. They bite and spread viruses such as… See more Four Ways to Stay Safe Amidst the TripledemicBy A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACPMay 6, 2023 For the last few years, hospital workers have generally had only one respiratory illness to focus on – COVID. Patients hospitalized due to respiratory Illness like flu, RSV and pneumonia (unrelated to COVID) were actually kind of rare. Unfortunately, the bugs are back. Since early fall, rates of… See more US Heart Health Statistics Bring Sobering NewsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 18, 2023 American hearts are in trouble with the pandemic and a resurgence of smoking among some groups to blame. Newly released statistics from the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health paint a sobering picture of America’s heart health. This is especially prevalent among… See more RSV: Take Precautions Against the Tripledemic VirusBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJanuary 19, 2023 You should always be vigilant about protecting your immune system. But between October and May, it’s imperative. First, it’s flu season, which can lead to pneumonia and hospitalizations. We’re also still dealing with COVID. Although experts have yet to identify a “COVID season,” cases are… See more What is Monkeypox and How Is It Transmitted?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESAugust 5, 2022 Monkeypox has gotten a lot of media attention lately. But what is it and how is it transmitted? Danish researchers first identified the monkeypox virus in 1958 in monkeys imported from Singapore. It wasn’t until 1970 that the first human case was diagnosed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one… See more Heart Disease Emerging as a Post Covid ComplicationBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 26, 2022 Covid-19 is a respiratory virus that can damage the heart and blood vessels of many of its survivors. And while some damage may heal on its own, people who’ve had Covid are at increased risk for heart damage, according to a large-scale study published in Nature Medicine. What’s surprising… See more Rise in High Blood Pressure as a Result of COVIDBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 13, 2022 It’s been two long years since Covid-19 hit the U.S. Routines have been completely disrupted. We’ve adopted new lifestyles that involve social distancing, wearing masks and staying home. We skipped doctor appointments, wellness screenings and routine care. Many people lost jobs and businesses. And… See more How to Relieve Stress & Curb Depression During CovidJanuary 15, 2022 It’s hard to believe we’ve been living with COVID-19 for two years. For many, the constant grind, worrisome headlines, sacrifices and separation from loved ones has come at a heavy cost: Depression and anxiety have increased dramatically for Americans. 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