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Summer Allergies

Summer allergies can be annoying and disruptive to your daily life, but they don’t have to ruin your summer. By understanding what causes grass pollen and ragweed allergies and taking steps to reduce your exposure to allergens, you can alleviate your symptoms and enjoy your summer to the fullest.

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PrEVENTION in a pill. Taking a once-daily pill can reduce your risk of contracting HIV by more than 90%.
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Reduce your risk of HIV with PrEP

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, more commonly known as PrEP, is a medication taken daily to reduce your risk of getting HIV.  PrEP is approved by the FDA and has been shown to be safe and effective at preventing HIV infection.

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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Renewals

Being a Medicaid recipient during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful, to say the least. The ever-evolving policies and constant changes to the healthcare system can make it hard to keep up with what you need to do to maintain your coverage.

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Shape of person created by varying alcoholic beverages that appear to float off into the distance like a thought bubble
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Is Alcohol Putting You At Risk?

More Wisconsin adults report current alcohol use in the past 30 days (64.8%) than the U.S. average (55.1%). When Wisconsin adults drink, they tend to drink more often and consume more than adults in other states. (average of 2.6 drinks in WI).

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Colorectal Cancer – What You Need To Know

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! During this important month Community Health Systems Inc. and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) urge everyone to speak with their providers and learn more about colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors, screening options.

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Are you on good terms with your cervix?

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and healthcare providers everywhere are hoping to get women and their medical providers comfortable talking about the health and wellness of that particular part of the female anatomy.

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