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What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
Why schedule? Your Medicare Wellness Visit gives you and your provider the opportunity to discuss short and long-term steps to prevent disease, improve your health and stay well. Don’t delay, schedule your appointment today. Schedule…
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Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide
September is suicide prevention month. As the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S, the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10-14 and the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged…
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Partnering for Your Child’s Health | Because It Matters
Over the past 24 months, experts from the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital have been providing around-the-clock inpatient care delivering many benefits to Riverside’s youngest patients, families, nursing staff and pediatricians as part…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Riverside’s Pediatric Hospitalist Program
Riverside Healthcare’s partnership with the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital brings award-winning inpatient care to the region’s youngest patients around-the-clock beginning in August. For more information about Riverside’s Pediatric Hospitalist program, visit riversidehealthcare.org.
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HealthCurrents – 10 Minute Mommy & Me Workout
As a busy mom of a toddler it can be difficult finding time to work out but no one says it can’t be done. Here is a fun, quick workout you can do with your…
Fun Ways to Workout with Kids
Kids can make great workout buddies; it may be a whole different type of exercise but you can be certain to burn some calories. Here is a great list of fun ways to workout with…
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HealthCurrents – How to Identify the Early Signs of Autism
How to Identify the Early Signs of Autism The most recent CDC report estimates that the autism rate in children is 1 in 50. On this segment of HealthCurrents LIVE, we’re discussing the early signs…
Printable Coloring Pages
Studies have found that creative self-expression and exposure to the arts benefits both cognitive and psychosocial health. Enjoy these printable coloring pages to de-stress and show your artistic side!…
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HealthCurrents – Back to School Anxiety
A new school year is just about to start, and most kids are feeling mixed emotions—excitement and a bit of anxiousness, too. The cause of back to school anxiety can depend on a child’s age.
Healthy Backpack Tips
Wearing a backpack that doesn’t fit right or is too heavy can strain growing backs and shoulders. Here are some great tips from the physical therapy professionals at Riverside Healthcare: Carry no more than 10-15% of…