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Prevention

It's never too late to take steps to support your health and well-being. Prevention is key to staying well, including developing a relationship with your physician for trusted advice, and education on how to avoid ongoing conditions or accidents.
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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings

Nov 05, 2024
Breast cancer is highly treatable if found in the early stages when treatment is more likely to be successful. Learn how screenings can be effective for early detection.

How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Last?

Oct 29, 2024

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now

Oct 24, 2024

COVID-19 Shots: What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 24, 2024

COVID Vaccines: What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 24, 2024
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What’s the Difference Between Flu A and Flu B?

Oct 22, 2024
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Stay Falls and Injury Free

Falls Free CheckUp

Did you know you have the power to lower your risk of falling? Take our 2-minute Falls Free CheckUp to see what causes falls and how to prevent them.

Check Your Risk Today

What’s the Difference Between Flu and COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 21, 2024
An older woman is coughing and touching her chest from her flu, while sitting at home.

Is Shingles Contagious? What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 20, 2024

5 Important Advantages of mRNA Vaccines

Oct 17, 2024

How Do mRNA Vaccines Work?

Oct 16, 2024

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