Influenza, more commonly referred to as “flu,” impacts people of all ages. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often in the late fall, winter, and early spring. It is a serious infection that affects between 5-20% of the US population annually. Each year, more than […]
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National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week
Diabetes Awareness
What is Diabetes? A metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce any insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes mellitus most commonly develops in adulthood and is more […]