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February 12, 2021
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on how your heart health is impacted by tobacco use. Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single largest cause of death in the United States, and that it kills more than 700,000 people every year?1 About 1 in 3 of…
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February 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines: Protecting you, your family, and your community
COVID-19 vaccines are finally here and being distributed all over the world and right here in the Capital Region. These new vaccines have raised many common questions and concerns that we hope to help address for our members and the entire community. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why should I get the vaccine? The COVID-19 crisis has…
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February 01, 2021
Are COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients Safe?
COVID-19 vaccines give us our best shot at beating the pandemic. In time, everyone will have a chance to get one. But in the meantime, if you have concerns about what’s in them, these facts may give you peace of mind. There isn’t a live virus in the vaccine Vaccines contain ingredients that help your…
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November 24, 2020
A Holiday Season Like No Other: How to Care for Your Mental Health
I lost my Dad this year. Sometimes even saying – or in this case, typing – those words still seems surreal. And, after a year that has brought so much grief and tragedy for so many people, the upcoming holiday season, with all of its cautions and restrictions, can seem exceptionally overwhelming. I’m trying to…
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November 18, 2020
The Great American Smokeout®: Commit to Quit!
If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking or vaping, you know how difficult it is. That’s not surprising as addiction to nicotine is one of the most powerful and deadly addictions you can have. Success is possible, though, with the right blend of support and resources to make the decision stick. If you’ve been thinking about…
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November 14, 2020
Frontline Hero: Dr. Douglas Finch, Ellis Medicine
Despite fear and uncertainty, Finch was impressed with the level of ingenuity that came from the pandemic, particularly the increased use of telemedicine.
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