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Health Education
December 6, 2024
The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
Health Education
November 11, 2024
What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?
Health Education
October 26, 2022
Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?
Health Education
October 25, 2022
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Recent Posts

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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
Kids Care
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April 1, 2025
Sports Physicals: How Often Should Your Child Get One?
Knowledge
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February 14, 2025
Can Microplastics Cause Dementia?
Explore potential health impacts of microplastics on the brain and learn how to reduce exposure
Health Education
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February 7, 2025
Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Cancer
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February 4, 2025
Breast Cancer Survival Rates: Why Early Detection and Regular Checkups Save Lives
Health Education
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January 31, 2025
Gluten Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It
Lifestyle
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January 31, 2025
A Week of Heart-Healthy Recipes to Celebrate American Heart Month
Seven Recipes of Delicious and Nutritious Meals to Support Your Heart Health
Health Education
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January 29, 2025
The Most Common Sports Injuries in Northern California & San Francisco Bay Area
What Parents & Athletes Need to Know
Health Education
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January 27, 2025
Are Weight Loss Injections Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know
A Comprehensive Guide to Weight Loss Injections

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