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Holiday Myths ~ Fact or Fiction?
Holiday Myths ~ Fact or Fiction?
Posted: Nov 19, 2019

Holiday Myths ~ Fact or Fiction?

Written by SMH Pharmacy Resident Jeff Kamta

Is it really the turkey that makes us sleepy on Thanksgiving? Should you worry about poisonous poinsettias? SMH Pharmacy Resident Jeff Kamta separates fact from fiction in this TopTips video blog post. 
 

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Vaping 101 for Parents
Vaping 101 for Parents
Posted: Oct 29, 2019

Vaping 101 for Parents

With SMH Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator Amie Miller

Learn what "juuling" is and how it can affect your teen or young adult in this Ask An Expert video blog post with SMH Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator Amie Miller, MSN, APRN. Plus, learn what you can do to prevent vaping and where to find juuling / vaping related resources.

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Flu Season 2019-2020: What You Need to Know
Flu Season 2019-2020: What You Need to Know
Posted: Oct 22, 2019

Flu Season 2019-2020: What You Need to Know

Video blog with SMH Urgent Care physician Tammy Berry, MD

The 2019-2020 flu season is in full swing. Use the tips in this video-blog with SMH Urgent Care's Dr. Tammy Berry to stay healthy — and help keep your family flu-free — all season long. Plus, learn about treating flu symptoms yourself and knowing when you should seek medical treatment.

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Look for these Signs that 'Growing Pains' are Something More
Look for these Signs that 'Growing Pains' are Something More
Posted: Sep 17, 2019

Look for these Signs that 'Growing Pains' are Something More

With First Physicians Group Pediatrician Deirdre Myers, MD

When is pediatric joint pain more than just "growing pains" and when should parents worry? Lakewood Ranch-FPG pediatrician Deirdre Myers, MD, weighs in. 

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Allergies & EpiPens: What You Need to Know
Allergies & EpiPens: What You Need to Know
Posted: Aug 27, 2019

Allergies & EpiPens: What You Need to Know

Written by SMH Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident Alexandra Carlson, PharmD

Not all allergic reactions are treated in the same way, and it’s important to understand the difference in symptoms and treatments. Severe reactions with anaphylaxis require immediate treatment with an epinephrine injector. Learn what to do and what not to do with an EpiPen or generic injector.

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