Flu & People with Heart Disease or History of Stroke September 26, 2023People with heart disease and those who have had a stroke are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. If you have heart disease, or have had a stroke,...
Patient Safety: What You Can Do to Be a Safe Patient September 17, 2023You go to the hospital to get well, right? Of course, but did you know that you can get infections in the hospital while you are being treated for something...
About Flu September 13, 2023Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people, such as people 65 years and older, young children, and...
Alcohol Use and Your Health August 2, 2023Drinking too much can harm your health. Learn about the short-term and long-term health risks related to alcohol use. Content provided and maintained by the US Centers for Disease Control...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Extreme Heat July 25, 2023Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about extreme heat including what happens to the body as a result of extreme heat exposure, those at greatest risk, what is heat storke, warning...
Managing Diabetes in the Heat July 24, 2023Did you know that people who have diabetes—both type 1 and type 2—feel the heat more than people who don’t have diabetes? Learn more how to keep your cool during the...
