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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? 6 Tips to Help Control Mosquitoes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 17, 2023
Are You a Mosquito Magnet? 6 Tips to Help Control Mosquitoes
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 Keep Safe from the Tripledemic
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 6, 2023
Four Ways to Keep Safe from the Tripledemic
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 News
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 18, 2023
Chart displaying all cause deaths and CVD deaths attributable to various risk factors
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 Virus
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 19, 2023
woman comforting man who is coughing
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, CHES
August 5, 2022
Man with monkeypox
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 Complication
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 26, 2022
elderly man being tested at a medical facility for heart issues
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 COVID
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 13, 2022
Older woman sitting on a gray couch getting her blood pressure taken by a doctor in a blue shirt.
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 Covid
January 15, 2022
Man wearing a facemask
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.

Study on Depression & Anxiety During…

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COVID 19 Booster: What You Need to Know
December 13, 2021
COVID 19 Booster
The COVID-19 vaccine has been highly effective against transmitting the COVID variants and protecting from serious illness and hospitalizations. Unfortunately, the vaccines’ efficacy — especially against infection — seems to wane over time. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the… See more
COVID Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous Infection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 12, 2021
COVID Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous Infection
Ever since the COVID-19 vaccine became available last December, Americans have been wondering which provides more protection: the vaccine or natural immunity acquired from a previous COVID-19?  The vaccine offers higher… See more

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