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December 6, 2024
The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
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November 11, 2024
What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?
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October 26, 2022
Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?
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October 25, 2022
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Lifestyle
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May 15, 2025
Surprisingly High-Sodium Foods and Healthier Alternatives
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Cancer
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May 12, 2025
Can You Get Sunburned on a Cloudy Day? (And Other Sun Protection Myths)
Don’t Let a Cloudy Sky Fool You
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OB-GYN
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May 9, 2025
Moms, Don’t Forget to Care for Yourself This Mother’s Day
A Gentle Reminder for the Caregivers
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Lifestyle
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May 8, 2025
High Blood Pressure Doesn’t Always Show Symptoms — But the Damage Can Be Serious
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Community
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May 6, 2025
Celebrating Our Nurses: The Backbone of Patient Care at BASS Medical Group
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Cancer
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May 5, 2025
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to Spot the Signs and Protect Your Skin
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OB-GYN
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May 5, 2025
How to Prioritize Women’s Health This May: A Guide for Every Age
Health Education
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April 27, 2025
Why Did I Suddenly Lose My Sense of Taste or Smell?
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Gastroenterology
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April 26, 2025
Do I Have Food Poisoning or a Stomach Bug? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Health Tips
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April 25, 2025
Can You Get Rid of Allergies Forever?
Discover what causes allergies, whether they can go away, and the treatments that offer long-term relief.
Primary Care
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April 22, 2025
High Blood Pressure Symptoms: What You Might Be Ignoring
Early Signs of Hypertension
Primary Care
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April 20, 2025
Sinus Infection or Just Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
Is it seasonal allergies—or something more serious like a sinus infection? Here's how to tell the difference.
Primary Care
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April 18, 2025
Sore Throat When Swallowing? Here's What It Could Mean
Gastroenterology
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April 16, 2025
What Your Poop Says About Your Health: A Guide to the Bristol Stool Chart
Health Education
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April 16, 2025
How Much Water Should I Drink a Day?
Kids Care
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April 14, 2025
Autism Acceptance Month: Supporting Families, Embracing Neurodiversity
Primary Care
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April 12, 2025
Stress Management with Your Primary Care Provider
Your PCP can help you recognize stress-related symptoms, connect you with the right specialists, and build a healthier lifestyle plan for long-term relief.
Primary Care
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April 10, 2025
Allergy Medications 101: What Can Your PCP Prescribe?
From antihistamines to nasal sprays, here's how your PCP can guide your allergy relief.
Primary Care
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April 6, 2025
Can’t Stop Sneezing? How Your PCP Can Help with Allergy Relief
Kids Care
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April 2, 2025
Sunscreen for Athletes: How to Keep Young Athletes Safe from Sun Damage

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