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Drownings and CPR in a COVID-19 environment

July 20, 2020

Drowning is a common cause of preventable death – especially in the summer when more people are enjoying time in the water. Learn the common ...

tags: covid-19 blog

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Sunburn, sunstroke and when to go to the ER

July 17, 2020

Sunburns are painful and increase cancer risk, but can they also be life threatening? Find out from Tulane Health System.

tags: emergency room , er , heat stroke

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Don’t delay your cancer screening

July 9, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sticking to your cancer screening schedule is still essential – especially if you are high risk for certain...

tags: covid-19-blog

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Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , pediatrics

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Obesity a risk factor for developing most severe...

May 22, 2020

As businesses and churches begin to gradually reopen during the COVID–19 pandemic, leaders urge those who are at risk for developing severe...

tags: bariatric surgery , covid-19-blog , weight-loss surgery

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Managing chronic conditions during COVID-19

May 5, 2020

The population most at risk for hospitalization and complications from COVID-19 are people with underlying health conditions. Unfortunately, ...

tags: covid-19-blog

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COVID-19 phobia? Don’t delay ER care

May 5, 2020

Because of the misconception that hospitals and emergency rooms might expose an individual to infection, many people with emergency conditions...

tags: covid-19-blog

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

April 17, 2020

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

April 17, 2020

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

April 17, 2020

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

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