prevention

baby sleeping on back, go to sleep little one, sids, sudden infant death syndrome, baby sleep safety, safe to sleep recommendations, nichole castillo, aprn, pnp

Go to sleep, little one

Many people remember the “Back to Sleep” campaign in the 1990s that recommended babies should always sleep on their backs for safety. 

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illustration of colon, colon cancer screening, prevent diseases before they happen, cancer prevention strategies, fecal occult blood testing, blood in the stool, dr rachel silva, primary care, early cancer screenings

Why I care about colon cancer screening

When I went to medical school, I knew I would work in an aspect of medicine that I’d have the opportunity to work with patients long term. 

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elderly man's feet and cane, fall injuries, senior population, traumatic brain injuries, reduced mobility, risk of falling, stepping on, a matter of balance, tai ji quan exercise, julie philbrook rn dnp man mal

Falling is not a normal part of aging

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those aged 65 and older. Older adults are treated in emergency departments every year.

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