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The ABCs of first aid: 5 acronyms that might help save a life

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In an emergency, a quick response can make the difference between a minor mishap and a life-altering event. But in that moment, will you remember what to do? Fortunately, safety experts have come up with mnemonic devices – memory...

Should your child be taking vitamins?

Children's Health

Sep 14, 2023

If you're a parent, browsing the number of vitamins and supplements in the wellness aisle of the grocery store can be overwhelming. If you’re confused about giving your child vitamins, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Feeling the burn? Understanding heartburn, its triggers, symptoms and management

Digestive

Sep 13, 2023

Heartburn is a common digestive condition that many individuals experience at some point in their lifetime. Despite its name, heartburn does not actually involve the heart; it gets its name from the burning sensation felt in your chest. If...

Fall into flu season prepared: Why an annual vaccination is important for your child

Children's Health

Oct 2, 2023

It’s that time of the year again. Kids are back in school. The weather is getting cooler (at least theoretically). Pumpkin-flavored drinks and snacks top menus. Football is back. And so is the flu. Between 5% to 20%...

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Do you have these 4 risk factors of gall bladder disease?

Digestive

Sep 11, 2023

The gallbladder is a small organ located just below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid. When you eat or after a meal, bile is released into the intestine and the gallbladder squeezes...

Heart-smart workouts: The importance of exercise in heart health

Heart Health

Sep 6, 2023

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Today, many of us live sedentary lifestyles. This, combined with poor dietary habits, means that incorporating exercise into our lives is more important than ever for...

Reducing the risk of dislocation after a hip replacement

Joint Health

Aug 22, 2023

When you undergo hip replacement surgery to help you regain movement and relieve pain, you want to do everything you can to protect your new hip. While most people who have an elective hip replacement go on to have a...

Dialysis or transplant? During kidney failure, know your options

Transplant

Aug 21, 2023

When your kidneys are no longer working effectively, waste products and fluid build up in the blood. When kidneys fail—often because of diabetes, high blood pressure or hereditary conditions—the damage can spread to other parts of the body. If...

9 things you should know before your child’s next well-child exam

Children's Health

Aug 30, 2023

As a parent, your child’s health is one of your top priorities. Well-child checkups, those regular appointments with pediatric healthcare providers, are vital to maintaining your little one's health and development. From infancy through adolescence, these appointments offer more than...

Make a splash safely: 10 tips to keep your kids safe in water

Children's Health

Aug 11, 2023

Summer vacation may be ending, but the heat is hanging on. With many of us looking for ways to cool down, swimming and water activities are always a favorite. But before you jump in the pool or dip a toe...

Back-to-school transition: 5 tips to help kids get back into a classroom routine

Children's Health

Aug 8, 2023

As summer vacation begins to wind down, it's time for students, parents and teachers to gear up for the back-to-school transition. The shift from a laid-back break to a structured school routine can be trying for everyone. There are a...

Strong bodies, bright futures: Keeping your young athlete healthy

Children's Health

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Sports are an important aspect of many children and teenagers’ personal identity. Over 60 million adolescents compete in organized sports every year with nearly 8 million of them directly involved in high school athletics. There are many benefits to organized...

Beyond the operating room: OR nurse's 100-pound weight loss transforms her life

Our People

Sep 1, 2023

Weight loss surgery can transform not only your physical appearance, but it also can improve your overall well-being. When conventional methods like exercise and other lifestyle changes aren’t enough, weight loss surgeries are a potential solution for adults who want...

Celebrating 10 years of Scrubbing In with exciting changes

News & Innovation

Mar 31, 2023

We have reached an incredible milestone, celebrating a decade of bringing hands-on healthcare discussions to you. During the 10 years since we first launched the Scrubbing In blog, we've had the privilege of sharing unique patient stories, breaking healthcare...

Unlocking the potential of biomarkers for colorectal cancer

Research

Oct 11, 2022

1 in 23. Those are the odds in 2022 for men of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The odds only slightly improve for women, with the current risk rate at 1 in...

Why I love being a nurse: 5 RNs share what nursing means to them

Our People

May 9, 2022

Nurses are many things—our caregivers, our advocates, our hand-holders, our cheerleaders and bedside companions. Our unshakable guardian angels. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a nurse’s loving, expert care, you know firsthand how a simple vitals check and...