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What do I need to know about injectable PrEP?

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first approved in 2012. At the time, the only approved option was an oral pill under...

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How to cultivate health literacy at the community level

Health literacy for individuals and organizations is essential to promoting public health. But what exactly is health literacy? For individuals, it’s the ability to find,...

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Should you consider getting the new RSV vaccine?

Cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and divisive flavors of pumpkin spice: so much to anticipate as we head into fall! One thing we don’t look forward...

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When should you start screening for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is often viewed as a disease affecting the elderly but the reality proves more complex. While indeed much more common in those aged...

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Diabetes and your heart

We cannot overstate the burden of diabetes on the United States healthcare system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that a whopping...

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Harm reduction: Clinics without walls help communities save lives

Partnerships are vital to reducing drug overdose deaths in our communities. Deaths from drug overdoses in the United States are tragically ticking upward. The National...

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Exploring the Impact of ETOR on Healthcare Workflow Efficiency

The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and at the forefront of this is Electronic Test Orders and Results (ETOR). As the Director of...

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GET READY for flu and respiratory illness season

The uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, rollout of updated Coronavirus vaccines, and approach of flu season prompt us to get ready to protect ourselves, our loved...

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HIV and PrEP considerations for older adults

United States Census data from 2020 showed the fastest rise in the population of older Americans in over a century. An estimated 55.8 million people...

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Chlamydia 101: Straight talk about the most commonly diagnosed STI

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States.  In 2021, more than 1.6 million infections were reported to...

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At what age can I get the HPV vaccine?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common and often misunderstood sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a viral infection that is spread through sexual contact...

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3 ways to safeguard communities from emerging COVID-19 variants

Most people now view the COVID-19 pandemic in their rearview mirror; however, infections continue and COVID variants continue to emerge. It is natural for a...

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Powering community vaccination clinics to close immunization gaps

A new school year and approaching flu season make this a good time for communities and public health agencies to plan a community vaccination clinic....

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Vending machine as community clinic: Dispensing healthcare for all

Think of vending machines, and you probably envision mouthwatering rows of snacks, candy, and cold drinks. Or maybe cell phone accessories and cosmetics if you’re...

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Measles vaccine protects students, classrooms, and communities

Modern medicine has made major strides in reducing the incidence of various childhood infections; measles is an excellent example of this. The World Health Organization...

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