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Recent Blogs
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Estimated read time:Looking to improve your overall quality of life? Taking time to relax isn’t just about gaining peace of mind. It also helps reduce stress that’s cluttering your day-to-day. Stress has been linked to...
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How to Help Your Child Ease Into a New School Routine
Estimated read time: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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Protect Your Child From Sun Damage Now to Prevent Cancer Decades Later
Estimated read time: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...
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Tips to Calm Your Child’s Worries About Returning to School
Estimated read time: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...
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Water
Estimated read time: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. -
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Rip Current Safety: What You Should Know
Estimated read time: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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FAQs: COVID-19 Testing at Centra Care in North Carolina
Estimated read time: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
Estimated read time: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... -
Rest vs. Sleep: Know the Difference for Whole Health
Estimated read time: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...