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  • A son feeding his mom a strawberry.
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    Your Summer Safety Essentials

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    Summer adventures often take us away from home for long stretches of time and sometimes into unfamiliar surroundings. Taking a few moments to make sure you’re properly prepared can go a long way in...

  • A Young Child Blows Her Nose into a Tissue While Walking Through a Forest.
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    Summer Sniffles Got You Down?

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    If you’re starting off summer with a sniffle, you’re not alone. Our Centra Care physicians are caring for lots of folks feeling under the weather with runny or stuffed-up noses, coughs and other...

  • Little girl swimming in pool
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    Tips to Prevent Swimmer's Ear

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    As we splash into summer, many families enjoy spending more time around water at the pool, lake or beach. And, around this time of year, our Centra Care physicians often treat more cases of otitis...

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    Fast Facts on Summer Rashes

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    Don’t let itchy rashes put a damper on your fun this summer. Keep an eye out for common, irritating skin conditions that our Centra Care physicians often treat this time of year — and learn when a...

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    Memorial Day Hours 2022

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    We are here for you on Memorial Day. The following locations will be open:

  • A young girl waves an American flag.
    Holidays

    Fourth of July Hours 2022

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    We are here for you on Fourth of July. The following locations will be open:

  • A Mother and Daughter Walk Their Labradoodle on a Country Road.
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    How to Take the Sting Out of Summer

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    Nothing ruins a perfect summer get-together faster than bugs crashing the party. And while bites and stings from common insects such as ants, bees, fleas and mosquitoes are usually harmless, they can...

  • A woman wearing headphones and exercise clothes.
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    Everyday Ailments: Caring for a UTI

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    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that happen when bacteria get into your urethra, causing uncomfortable symptoms like pain and a burning feeling when you urinate. If you get a UTI...

  • A woman stretching in bed after a good night's sleep.
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    Have a Headache? These Tips Can Help.

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    Almost everyone deals with headaches from time to time, especially when facing stress, anxiety and other common headache triggers. Here’s how to get a head start against the ache, so you can take on...