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Hemangiomas

This Helping Hand™ explains different types of hemangiomas and how they're benign (noncancerous). 

Trichomonas: Expedited Partner Therapy

If partner was diagnosed with trichomonas, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may also be infected and should be treated. This infection is serious but can be cured with antibiotics.

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the germ Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone that is sexually active is at risk of getting chlamydia.

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Acne

In this Helping Hand™, we discuss the causes and treatment of acne. Acne is a skin condition that happens when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.

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Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome affects the way the brain develops. This rare condition causes children to lose language and motor skills starting around age 6 to 18 months.

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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student

Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids.

Sports Medicine: Sever's Disease

Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel that occurs in growing children.

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Safe Handling of Hazardous Medicines

This Helping Hand™ goes over the risks of dangers from handling hazardous medicines and limiting your exposure to them.

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Thrush and Yeast Infections

Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.