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    How to Help Your Child Ease Into a New School Routine

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    As the summer months start to wind down, most parents are preparing for a new school year. Whether your kids are going to school for the first time, returning to a beloved school, moving to a new one...
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    Health Care

    Protect Your Child From Sun Damage Now to Prevent Cancer Decades Later

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    Imagine putting your hand on a hot burner and feeling the pain three hours later. That's what it's like to be sunburned, a delayed reaction that can be especially damaging to children who don't know...

  • A dad helps his daughter get ready to go back to school.
    Health Care

    Tips to Calm Your Child’s Worries About Returning to School

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    This year, returning to school may look and feel a lot different. And while we may not know exactly how different school will be for kids and families, the usual mixed emotions about returning to...

  • A family standing by the water.

    Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Water

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    Spending time in a swimming pool, at the beach, or playing in water is a fun way to beat the heat and keep your kids active during the hot summer months.
  • A grandfather teaches his grandson to surf.
    Health Care

    Rip Current Safety: What You Should Know

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    Building sandcastles with the kids. Relaxing on a beach chair beneath the shade of your beach umbrella. The sound of the waves lapping against the shore. The glistening of the water reflecting the sun...

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    Coronavirus Resources

    FAQs: COVID-19 Testing at Centra Care in North Carolina

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    Here are answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 antigen and PCR testing at Centra Care locations in North Carolina.

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    Hurricane Season: Prepare Now to Stay Safe

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    With hurricane season in full swing, it's always smart to plan ahead and be ready if a storm hits. Here are some tips for what you can do now to decrease stress for yourself and your family when the...
  • A woman gets some rest with her puppy.

    Rest vs. Sleep: Know the Difference for Whole Health

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    Feeling mentally foggy and physically sluggish is all too familiar for many of us. Our on-the-go lifestyles may make us feel productive, but when pushed too far, our accomplishments can come at the...
  • Two children playing in the yard with sprinklers.

    How to Keep Kids’ Brains Stimulated Over the Summer

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    School is out for the summer — and learning is the last thing on your kids’ minds. But as a parent, it’s natural to be concerned with a summer backslide. After all, a summer free of learning may cause...