Author: Roper St. Francis
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Flu News
Yes, it’s definitely that time again. Flu season. And after last year’s hard hit—one of the deadliest influenza epidemics in…
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Weary of Reflux Pain? Consider Surgery.
The fall and winter holidays will soon be here, taunting you with all the festive foods and drinks that trigger…
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Fall for Running!
Ahh, yes…finally! The temperatures are dropping, the air is crisp and refreshing (not muggy and overbearing), and the golden light…
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Recognizing and Treating Depression
In the wake of this past summer’s high profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, there was a flurry…
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Wondering If You Need Joint Replacement?
Twisting, turning, standing, sitting, jumping, dancing, bending, walking….We can be hard on our joints, especially pivotal weight-bearing ones like knees…
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Declutter for Better Health
Here’s the problem with spring cleaning…it’s springtime, when it’s lovely outside. Who wants to be sorting through the linen closet…
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Double the Blessings: The story of twins and exceptional baby care
Everything was going well with Jenny’s pregnancy when she went to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital for routine monitoring of…
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Tips for Sunscreen Season
Every season should be sunscreen season, according to Dr. Marta Hampton, a Roper St. Francis Healthcare-affiliated dermatologist. “Wearing sunscreen is…
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Don’t Drink Your Calories this Summer
A coffee with all the fixings on your way to work (100 calories), a 20-ounce soda at lunch (240 calories),…
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When Nursing Week and Mother’s Day Overlap…
Curious what dinner table conversation is like when there are two nurses in the family? We asked our dynamic duo—Pennie…
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