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What does a nurse practitioner do?
If you're looking for a health care provider who can offer a wide range of primary care services, from diagnosing and treating illnesses to prescribing medications and ordering tests, you might want to consider seeing a nurse practitioner (NP).
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Combating the Black maternal health crisis: The vital role of doulas
Black maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have reached alarming levels, revealing a profound and systemic disparity in health care outcomes. Nationally, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Are Mammograms Effective? Debunking Myths About Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Still, there are some myths surrounding mammography. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized each October, we reached out to Sadaf Chaudhry, MD, medical director of the Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, to debunk several of them.
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Top 5 Halloween Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Halloween is the most fun day of the year for many. It is a time for fantasy, parties and excitement, but it is also important to be aware of potential dangers.
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Fever, Cough and Fatigue. Is It the Flu or Something Else?
With the flu season upon us — along with fall allergies and new strains of COVID-19 — it can be hard to tell all the symptoms apart.
Learn the differences among symptoms and why getting the flu vaccine can help keep you and those around you safe.
Is it the flu?
The symptom checker outlines differences and similarities among flu, colds, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies.
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How to Take the Sting Out of Tick and Mosquito Bites
In this article, we will explain how to identify, treat and prevent tick and mosquito bites, and what to do if you develop an infection or one of the known mosquito and tick-borne diseases.
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Missouri Baptist Medical Center Mammography Van Provides Breast Health Screenings
One in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
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Prepare for and Prevent Seasonal Viruses
Winter’s frigid temperatures often drive us to gather indoors with family and friends, increasing the risk of developing a respiratory illness.
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What Does a Primary Care Provider Do?
Learn the importance of having a primary care provider — even if you are healthy — and the long-term benefits of consistent primary care.