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Top 3 Creative and Fun Excuses to Use an Elf on the Shelf Doctor’s Note!
Don’t worry, parents! Discover three festive excuses to give your Elf (and yourself) a holiday break. Parents, we get it—keeping up with your Elf on the Shelf’s daily duties can be exhausting, especially during the busy holiday season. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Download your Elf on the Shelf doctor’s note and enjoy…
Read MoreWhen is Your Flu Severe Enough to Require a Hospital Stay?
Recognizing the signs of severe flu symptoms that may need emergency care can protect you from serious health conditions. During the cold and flu season, symptoms like fever, cough, and runny nose are common and often cause little concern. However, while the flu is a familiar illness, it has the potential to lead to life-threatening…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gathering Family Health History This Thanksgiving
Discover how to start the conversation this Thanksgiving to learn about your family health history and improve your experience in the ER. Family history plays a crucial role in medical care. Whenever we visit a healthcare facility, whether it’s for a routine check-up or an emergency room visit, we’re often asked to provide information about…
Read MoreA Healthier Halloween: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Sugar Overload
Learn how trick-or-treaters can avoid the sugar rush this Halloween and delicious health-conscious alternatives to candy. Whether you are hosting a party or trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with your kids, costumes, spooky fun, and, of course, sugar-filled candy will be the main attractions of the night. However, during the festivities, it’s easy to overlook how…
Read MoreSigns of Breast Cancer Beyond Feeling a Lump
Recognize Key Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond a Lump to Improve Early Detection Many people associate a lump with breast cancer as the primary symptom, but it’s essential to understand that it is not the only indicator—and may not even be the most common one. What Does Breast Cancer Look Like? Reports show that 93%…
Read MoreHow to Relieve Nasal Congestion During Cold and Flu Season
Discover how to clear your stuffy nose this virus season. Many people will agree that a stuffy nose is one of the most frustrating symptoms of the common cold and flu. Constant discomfort, difficulty breathing, and all that comes with our noses being clogged up can negatively impact daily activities. The good news is there…
Read MoreEstablishing Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
Routines are often disrupted during the summer. As your child returns to school, discover how to establish healthy eating habits that can benefit them in adulthood. As we all adjust to the back-to-school routine and manage various responsibilities, such as extra-curricular activities, lunch packing, and scheduling, it can be challenging to prioritize healthy eating. However,…
Read MoreHow Only 30 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Keep You Healthy
Discover 7 health benefits of committing to physical activity daily and how it may even help you live longer. It’s no secret that exercise is good for our health. But do you know how good? What may come as a surprise is that adding just thirty minutes of exercise to your daily routine can not…
Read MorePrevent Back to School Illnesses
Discover Some Tips to Prevent Your Child’s Contact with Germs and Frequency of Illnesses This School Year As your family begins to prepare for a new school year, new teachers, and new classrooms, it is important to be mindful of the introduction to new germs. Illness during the fall back-to-school season is very common. We…
Read MoreTopeka ER & Hospital Celebrates Fourth Anniversary at Topeka Zoo
The specialty hospital hosts its fourth anniversary event at the Topeka Zoo for the third year. Media ContactJami NicholsDirector of Marketing [email protected] For Immediate Release: TOPEKA, Kan. (July 25, 2024) – On Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Topeka ER & Hospital celebrated its fourth anniversary with a community event at the…
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