When the coronavirus hit, many patients in Pennsylvania—and across the country— received health care over their phones or by using a computer to see their doctors. Turns out telemedicine is not just a safer way to access health care during a public health crisis, but...
It’s been a year since the first pandemic lockdowns began, but finally we have a new sense of hope as hospitals and health care systems worldwide begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The last year has challenged us all, but through the sacrifices, precautions, and...
Although we all have paused during the pandemic to protect each other’s health and let our health care providers focus on COVID-19 medical challenges, the state’s gradual reopening signals that it’s time to get back to your health care. We know many people have...
We read every day about the personal danger our front-line medical professionals face as they care for the thousands of patients stricken with COVID-19, often without adequate protective equipment and with no proven treatment methods to offer. In this pandemic, health...
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Pennsylvania—and around the world—it’s important to stay safe and informed. Staying informed shouldn’t feel overwhelming, however. That’s why we’re breaking down the basics of what you need to know about COVID-19, from...
Flatten the curve. It’s a phrase heard again and again on the news and social media since COVID-19 made headlines, but it’s much more than a rally cry or trending hashtag. It’s a behavior—one that we as a society can contribute to—that directly impacts the spread of...
Nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center researchers. Odds are that you are—or one day will be—part of the majority that uses prescription medications. When you...
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With many medical treatment options available, you might find yourself debating whether your condition requires a trip to the emergency room or an urgent care center, or if you can wait until your doctor’s office opens. “The true role of the ER is to evaluate and...
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