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  • A Woman Thinks Deeply with Her Hand Pressed Against Her Face
    Mental Health

    Mental Health Emergencies: When to Go to the ER

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    If you face a mental health crisis, get help right away. We’re here to let you know that not only is it OK to go to the ER, but it may be your best option in a mental health emergency. Read more in...

  • A Family Goes for a Bicycle Ride Through a Park on a Sunny Morning
    Health Care

    Six Most Common Summer Injuries and How to Prevent Them

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    Summer activities also bring more risk of injury. Learn how to prevent six common kinds and how we can care for you if the unexpected happens.

  • A Mother Looks Over a First Aid Kit with Her Daughter on the Kitchen Table.
    Health Care

    How to Pack a “Go Bag” for the Emergency Room

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    It’s always good to be prepared since accidents and unexpected illnesses can happen at any time. Having an emergency “go bag” can help you be prepared and ready for any scenario. Here’s what you need...

  • kids standing in a circle and holding hands
    Health Care

    8 Things AdventHealth Emergency Room Physicians Wish Parents Knew

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    Our docs weigh in on common injuries, their causes, and measures you can take to keep your children safe.

  • A doctor using a machine to assist in surgery
    Health Care

    Healing From Hernias Faster with Robotic Surgery

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    Surgeons can use the robotic system to repair a hernia, allowing for smaller incisions, less pain and a faster recovery.

  • A mother at the doctor's office with her daughter.
    Health Care

    Sick or Injured? Here's Where to Go

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    When an unexpected medical condition crops up, it's easy to panic. Although you never want to think about the worst that can happen, it's always a good idea to know where to go if something happens to...

  • A mother and daughter smiling while outdoors.
    Health Care

    It’s Not Your Imagination — Here’s Why Colder Weather Brings Illness

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    Experts at AdventHealth explain the differences between the main types of winter illnesses and what to do if you suspect one.

  • A woman laying in bed with the flu, water and medicine on her nightstand.
    Health Care

    Flu Fact or Fiction?

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    Flu season is upon us and there are many rumors circulating about the flu vaccine, including that the vaccine can actually cause this flu. This, and other flu myths, are discussed here.

  • Mother and daughter preparing food.
    Health Care

    Tropical Storms vs. Hurricanes and How to Best Prepare

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    Whether you expect a tropical storm or a hurricane, you’ll want to prepare the same way. Learn more about the differences between the two storms.