In what might be a pretty startling statistic for those who are not part of the health professions, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that just ten different diseases are responsible for a full 84 percent of all hospital visits and all complications among patients once they have been admitted to the hospital.
In a world where it seems like health threats are increasing by the day, this list of
The Story of the
Creation of the Nation’s First Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 by Dr. Thomas Bond
and Benjamin Franklin “to care for the sick-poor and insane
who were wandering the streets of Philadelphia.” At the
time, Philadelphia was the fastest growing city in the 13 colonies.
In 1730, the population numbered 11,500 and had grown to 15,000
by 1750 (the city continued to grow
King County residents can safely dispose of the medicines they no longer need by taking them to a drop-box located throughout King County. Participating pharmacies, clinics, hospitals and law enforcement offices will accept most prescription and over-the-counter medicines for disposal. Mail-back envelopes are also available for residents that are home bound or have limited mobility. There is no cost to residents to use this service.
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Back in April I wrote about a person near and dear to me — yes, my husband — who needed two new crowns for $3,442. I published his experience in a post, Is Your Dentist Ripping You Off? Dentists howled in protest at the provocative headline, though most agreed with the content of the story.
Patients howled too, about the high cost of dental work, and the feeling that they’ve
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DURING THESE UPRECEDENTED TIMES, WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIT YOU
To protect public health and slow the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the State Capitol is closed to the public. However, we are working remotely to continue to serve you.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, this facility is closed until further notice. Unmanned access is not available during this time.
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A Message to our Community
We continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The health and safety of our patients and caregivers remains our top priority. Learn more about changes to our visitation policy at Providence St. Peter Hospital.
Providence provides care for the residents of Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.
This investment includes $6.9 million in
Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced
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Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and your child.
This fact sheet tells you more about the links between excess weight and many health conditions. It also explains how reaching and maintaining a normal weight may help you and
Whether you’re trying to get fit for spring break or just looking to keep tabs on your general health and well being there’s a fitness tracker out there for you. For most people, the Fitbit Charge 3 will be the best choice. It’s light and stylish, has plenty of stamina, and offers smartphone notifications alongside all the fitness tracking you need. Best of all, you won’t have to cash out
The Sword of Wounding, (Basic Rules), the Nycaloth (MM), the Bearded Devil (Basic Rules), and the Horned Devil (Basic Rules) all inflict wounds that cause damage in subsequent rounds, however, a Wisdom (Medicine) check can stop the wound.
An example from the sword (the others are substantially similar):
…the wounded creature, or a creature within 5 feet of it, can use an action to make a
Dentistry is a specialty in medicine, which is practiced by a dentist. Dentists find out what’s wrong, fix, and help prevent problems with teeth. A dentist has other people that help him with their job. Dental hygienists help people keep their teeth clean. A dental assistant helps the dentist when they are treating a patient. Dental surgeons will perform surgery to fix
Broadly defined, health law includes the law of public health, health care generally, and medical care specifically. Preserving public health is a primary duty of the state. Health regulations and laws are therefore almost all administered at the state level. Many states delegate authority to subordinate governmental agencies such as boards of health. These boards are created by legislative acts.
Federal health law focuses on the
Want more efficient workouts? A fitness monitor—or “wearable tech”—such as an activity tracker, smartphone, heart rate monitor or GPS watch can help anyone get more out of exercise.
Features range from simple stopwatches and lap timers to sophisticated measures of speed, distance and heart rate that you can analyze, track and share on your smartphone or computer.
Best for general fitness, calorie and sleep tracking
An activity tracker is a
The Online Physician Assistant Renewal for 2020 is now CLOSED.
NEW!
The Board of Medicine reminds licensed Physician and Physician Assistants that new laws regarding the prescription of controlled substances and CME requirements were passed during the 2019 legislative session. In conjunction with the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy, the Board of medicine has mailed pertinent information regarding these new laws to each
In addition to daily brushing and flossing, you can help protect your oral health by seeing your dentist regularly for checkups. It’s recommended that most people get a dental checkup every six months, but your dentist may recommend more frequent or fewer visits, depending on your dental health history.
The Dental Checkup: What to Expect
In most cases, a dental hygienist and dentist will perform your dental checkup. Not every
