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Measles outbreaks: A wakeup call

September 11, 2018

Learn the side effects of measles and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

Severe stomach pain: Life-threatening or just ...

August 30, 2018

We’ve all had a tummy ache. Or maybe you call it a bellyache or stomach ache. Whatever you call it, that pain in your gut is sometimes bad enough...

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Skin, sun, and cancer

July 24, 2018

Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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Ouch, what bit me? 10 common bug bites

July 10, 2018

Irritating bug bites are often harmless, but some are painful, and may cause an allergic reaction, infection or worse. Gabriel Schifman, DO, ...

tags: bug bites , chiggers , fleas , insect bite , mosquito , spiders , tick

Happy Mother's Day!

May 11, 2018

Happy Mother's Day! Whether you're an expectant, new or well-seasoned mom, you are our heroes. Thank you for all you do!

tags: kids , mom , mother's day , nurse advice line , pediatric , pregnancy

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center celebrates...

May 4, 2018

This week, we celebrate all our Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center teammates who are crucial to providing the best patient care and enacting...

tags: hospital-week

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center celebrates...

May 4, 2018

This week, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and HCA Healthcare celebrate our nurses for their unyielding service and tireless dedication...

tags: nurses-week

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The importance of a home medication list

January 24, 2018 by Kathy Koester, RN

Some hospital visits are planned ahead while many hospital visits are completely unexpected.

tags: drugs , medication list , medicine , pharmacy , prescriptions

Why is the flu so bad this year?

January 19, 2018

Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

tags: er , flu , influenza , primary care , urgent care

Is heart disease genetic?

January 11, 2018

Maybe you already know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. You consider yourself to be pretty healthy, so you don't...

tags: cardiovascular disease , diet , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

Understanding cholesterol

January 11, 2018

“You can't have too much of a good thing,” the saying goes. But more often than not, you can. Sunshine is good, for example,...

tags: cholesterol , diet , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

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Measles outbreaks: A wakeup call

Severe stomach pain: Life-threatening or just ...

Skin, sun, and cancer

Ouch, what bit me? 10 common bug bites

Happy Mother's Day!

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center celebrates...

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center celebrates...

The importance of a home medication list

Why is the flu so bad this year?

Is heart disease genetic?

Understanding cholesterol