Tag: Abington – Jefferson Health

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  September 9, 2020

  Back to School: Mask-Wearing Best Practices for Your Children

  Here are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed.
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  September 8, 2020

  Health Tips for Going Back to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Masks and hand sanitizer have joined colored pencils and crayons on the school supply list, and there have been a few additions to the back-to-school routine.
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  June 29, 2020

  Dealing With Grief in the Age of COVID-19

  Facing an inconceivable loss of human life, a mounting economic toll, and a “new normal,” we look for answers on how to cope with grief in various forms.
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  June 3, 2020

  Breastfeeding Safely During Coronavirus

  Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Bethany Perry answers the top questions new moms are asking in the midst of the pandemic.
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  April 30, 2020

  Bariatric Surgery Became the Bridge to a New Heart

  At age 29, I went into my family doctor’s office for my yearly check-up. I walked out with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. This is my story.
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  March 10, 2020

  A Parent’s Guide to Coronavirus

  Here's what you need to know to protect your family.
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  November 20, 2019

  Are Cholesterol Lowering Medications Right for Older Adults?

  While useful for many patients, statins may not be the right choice for seniors.
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  September 6, 2019

  How the Effects of Hahnemann’s Closure Rippled Into Philadelphia’s Suburbs

  Upon learning that Drexel-Hahnemann residents and their supervising faculty would resign, Abington Hospital’s leaders had two weeks to develop a plan for the transition of nine medical services and one intensive care service involving 120 patients.
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  August 8, 2019

  Think Before You Ink: Tattoos Can Complicate an MRI Scan

  To some, tattoos will always be taboo while to others it is a sign of expression. Regardless of opinion, could they be harmful to your health?
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  August 8, 2019

  The Importance of Monitoring Your Child After a Drowning Scare

  Secondary drowning is a lesser known threat, but is imperative to understand to promote water safety.
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  August 8, 2019

  Does the Heat and Humidity Affect Your Heart?

  There are a few things all of us should remember during the dog days of summer so we don’t overheat.