Primary Care

Expert opinions and insights on methods to ensure you and your little ones grow up healthy and strong

  • Expired drugs at home? Here's what to know about safe medication disposal.

    Expired drugs at home? Here's what to know about safe medication disposal.

    Keeping unused or expired medicines at home can be risky for your family and your pets. Discard them properly. Watch the short video to learn more.

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  • Your kiddos have unique health needs from 6 to 12. Here's some guidance to help them thrive.

    Your kiddos have unique health needs from 6 to 12. Here's some guidance to help them thrive.

    A Swedish expert on our "Talk With A Doc" podcast offers parenting tips and insights to help you navigate this critical developmental stage. Listen and learn more.

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  • Keep moving! Maintain mobility as you age.

    Keep moving! Maintain mobility as you age.

    Learn why staying active is essential to your well-being and get practical tips on how to incorporate mobility-saving movement into your daily routine.

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  • Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed food can put your health at risk. An obesity expert at Swedish shares tips to help you reduce how much processed food and drink you consume.

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  • Say no to norovirus. Good hygiene can help you avoid this contagious bug.

    Say no to norovirus. Good hygiene can help you avoid this contagious bug.

    Norovirus can make you and your family extremely ill. Infection rates are ticking up. A Providence Swedish expert has guidance to help you stay healthy.

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  • Protect your family from RSV, because it isn't just a cold

    Protect your family from RSV, because it isn't just a cold

    A Swedish pediatrics expert offers advice on symptoms and treatment. Watch the short video to learn more.

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  • Close out 2024 by taking stock of your health and wellness

    Close out 2024 by taking stock of your health and wellness

    The end of the year is a great time to look at your physical and emotional health, and plan healthier habits for the new year. Use our handy list to stay on track in 2025.

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  • Did you know that colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults? Screening is key to prevention.

    Did you know that colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults? Screening is key to prevention.

    Those with a family history should get tested earlier. Watch this short video for the facts about colonoscopies and colon cancer screening from a Swedish expert. Learn more.

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  • The right place for the right treatment: emergency department, urgent care, or primary care?

    The right place for the right treatment: emergency department, urgent care, or primary care?

    Do you know where to go when you or a loved one need medical care? Here's some helpful guidance.

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  • Is it strep throat or a sore throat?

    Is it strep throat or a sore throat?

    Know the symptoms to know the difference. Watch the short video to learn more from a Providence Swedish pediatrics expert.

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  • Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Busting some common myths can help you understand the condition and how it's managed.

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  • Ok, boomer. Let’s talk about healthy eating.

    Ok, boomer. Let’s talk about healthy eating.

    Baby boomers face many health challenges as they grow older. Learn how exercise and good nutrition can help from an expert at Swedish.

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  • Minimize your risk of foodborne illness by recognizing symptoms and practicing safe food handling

    Minimize your risk of foodborne illness by recognizing symptoms and practicing safe food handling

    Guidance from a Providence Swedish expert to help you avoid food contamination and keep your family healthy.

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  • Tiyaking ang iyong kit para sa unang lunas ay higit pa sa mga benda at bacitracin

    Tiyaking ang iyong kit para sa unang lunas ay higit pa sa mga benda at bacitracin

    Ang maayos na suplay na kit para sa emerhensiya ay makakatulong sa iyo na gamutin ang maliliit na pinsala o magbigay ng agarang pangangalaga hanggang sa dumating ang propesyonal na tulong.

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  • The flu is surging across the country. Get a flu shot to protect yourself and your family.

    The flu is surging across the country. Get a flu shot to protect yourself and your family.

    This flu season has brought the highest number of hospitalizations since 2017. Getting vaccinated is your best defense. Watch the short video and learn more.

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  • Asegúrese de que su botiquín de primeros auxilios contenga más que vendas y bacitracina

    Asegúrese de que su botiquín de primeros auxilios contenga más que vendas y bacitracina

    Un botiquín de emergencia bien provisto puede ayudarlo a tratar lesiones menores o brindar atención inmediata hasta que llegue ayuda profesional.

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  • Make sure your first aid kit is more than bandages and bacitracin

    Make sure your first aid kit is more than bandages and bacitracin

    A well-supplied emergency kit can help you treat minor injuries or provide immediate care until professional help arrives.

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  • Los casos de tos ferina están alcanzando niveles históricos desde la pandemia

    Los casos de tos ferina están alcanzando niveles históricos desde la pandemia

    La vacunación es la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a su familia, así que procure que todos los miembros de su familia estén vacunados.

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  • Las vacunas no son solo para niños. Proteja su salud a cualquier edad.

    Las vacunas no son solo para niños. Proteja su salud a cualquier edad.

    Su equipo de atención médica puede ayudarlo a decidir qué vacunas son adecuadas para usted y cuándo ponérselas.

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  • Whooping cough is making a comeback. Here’s what you should know.

    Whooping cough is making a comeback. Here’s what you should know.

    Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have tripled since last year. A Providence Swedish pediatrician has guidance for protecting your family.

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