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Back-to-School Germs: The Easy Handwashing Technique That Works

It’s officially back-to-school season. Your child’s backpack is full of sharpened pencils, their calendar is filling up with extracurriculars, and you’re already planning their lunchbox for the week. However, along with the excitement of back-to-school season comes something less welcome: germs. In this blog, we’ll share how to protect your child from back-to-school sickness through […]

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Flu Symptoms to Watch for in 2025

Between October 2024 and May 2025, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates there have been 47 to 82 million flu illnesses in the United States. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the non-profit organization Families Fighting Flu predicts that the 2025 flu season will continue to be considered severe compared to

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How Long Does Strep Throat Last? Symptoms, Recovery, and Treatment

Health Tips and Education / Carson Thetford

You wake up with a sore throat, but don’t think very much of it. By midday, it has become painful to swallow and you start to feel feverish. You know that this is not a flare of seasonal allergies or the common cold. In this blog, we’ll cover how long strep throat typically lasts, how

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The 5 Warning Signs of a Stroke: What You Need to Know

General, Health Tips and Education, Healthy Living / ImpactGroup

A stroke is a medical emergency. If you or someone else is experiencing signs of a stroke, call emergency services immediately. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can save your life. During a stroke, the blood supply to the body’s brain is blocked either due to a blood clot or a burst blood

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Spring Cleaning Your Health: Important Health Checkups and Screenings

General, Healthy Living, Healthy Living, Primary Care, Wellness / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

Spring is in the air, a time of new energy and focus. You want to take a fresh look at your health and well-being as you spend more time outdoors and plan exciting trips for summer. Seeing a primary care provider (PCP) is the best way to “spring clean” your health. Why is Preventative Care

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Measles: 5 Key Signs and Symptoms to Watch For

Health Tips and Education / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

What is Measles? Most common in children, measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. It is caused by the measles virus, which spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Fortunately, measles can be prevented through immunization. Measles Symptoms High Fever One of the initial

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Woman with stuffy nose wrapped in a blanket on a couch.

COVID-19 Testing Results

Health Tips and Education, COVID-19 / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

I tested positive for COVID. Who else will get these results? We are required to report all positive COVID results to your local health department. They will likely be calling you to track down who else needs to be tested. I tested positive for COVID. Who should I tell, and who else needs to be tested?

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Urgent Care vs ER: What’s the Difference?

Health Tips and Education, Healthy Living, Integrity Urgent Care Services, Urgent Care / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

You’re cutting veggies in the kitchen and accidentally slice your finger. It’s bleeding badly, and the cut looks deep. What do you do? Should you head to the local emergency room or the nearest urgent care clinic? Knowing where to go for help when dealing with an injury or illness is important. So, what’s the

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Urgent Care Essentials: Common Injuries and Illnesses for Students Returning to School

Influenza, Community News, Healthy Living / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

Going back to school means seeing old friends and making new ones, learning new skills, and returning to routines and schedules. It also means close contact with other kids, which increases the chance of getting sick or having an accident. That’s why it’s essential to understand the most common back-to-school injuries and illnesses. Common Back-to-School

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Heat Stroke Prevention 101: How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather

Healthy Living, Health Tips and Education / m.jenlink@xpwell.com

Summer is here – and the weather is only getting hotter! Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the US? According to the CDC, about 1,220 people in the US die from heat stroke every year. The good news is that heat-related illness and death are preventable. Our team at

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