Is my wound infected or not infected?

By topekaer | October 19, 2023
Man's wound treated by physicians

Learn the signs of an infected wound and when it is time to visit your local ER. Our bodies are marvelous wonders of the world. As soon as we are injured, the body starts to heal itself within minutes. However, sometimes the healing process does not work expectedly – leaving us to wonder, is my…

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The Dangers of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Medication

By topekaer | July 20, 2023
mixing alcohol and medication

Learn why you should never drink alcohol while on medication If you have ever taken any medication – prescribed or even over-the-counter – you have heard the saying “do not consume alcohol while taking medication” – but how true is this? Most medications include warning labels that tell us the dangers of mixing alcohol. The…

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Overdose Awareness Day

By jsmith | August 30, 2021

Addiction is a disease, and it’s one that is far too prevalent.  The CDC has estimated that 90,237 people have died from overdoses from September 2020 to April 2021. And the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that North America continues to have the highest drug-related mortality rate in the world.  To raise…

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