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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.

Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself

Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.

Learn the importance of having a primary care provider — even if you are healthy — and the long-term benefits of consistent primary care.

As much as the red of changing leaves and the orange of Halloween pumpkins, pink has become one of the colors of fall.

There’s so much to do during the summer months — and so many opportunities for illness or injury. Typical summertime activities like swimming and biking come with unique risks, and summertime heat itself can be dangerous.

Springtime is the perfect time to get your health needs in order, including disposing of unused or expired medications, making important decisions about your future health care, registering to give the gift of life as an organ donor, learning more about accessing your health information through MyChart, and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot (if you haven’t already) or COVID-19 test.

In a world where there’s not enough time in the day to be sick, we find ourselves wanting flexibility and more options for care when illness or injury strikes.

Matt Neil, radiotherapy service engineer on the BJC clinical asset management team.