March 13-19 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, a time to reflect on what’s being done in the healthcare industry to ensure patients receive the best possible care. Focusing on patient safety allows crucial discussions to take place. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates as many as 2.6 million worldwide deaths are caused by unsafe hospital …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly 36,000 cases of cancer per year in the United States. However, the HPV vaccine can prevent up to 33,000 of these cancers, thus saving countless lives. As an advocate for proactive patients, Pegalis Law Group, LLC examines how the …
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Most people associate hearts with February because of Valentine’s Day. However, it is also American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on cardiovascular health. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with over 800,000 Americans suffering from a heart attack per year. While you’re exchanging candy …
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Read MoreEvery year, smoking leads to an estimated 480,000 deaths. Although tremendous strides have been made to educate people about the health risks associated with smoking, it’s still the leading cause of preventable deaths and illnesses nationally and globally. No matter how long you’ve been a smoker, it’s never too late to quit. People who stop …
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Read MoreIt’s estimated the average Thanksgiving plate contains 3,000 calories or more. And that’s just one plate! If you’re looking for ways to make your Thanksgiving feast less about gluttony and more of a celebration of living a healthy lifestyle this year, Pegalis Law Group, LLC presents five helpful tips below. Switch to the Lighter Side …
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According to Johns Hopkins University studies, medical errors account for approximately 250,000 deaths in the United States per year. This makes them the third-leading cause of death among adults, right after heart disease and cancer. While we’ve all probably heard the horror stories of surgical instruments being left inside a person’s body or the wrong …
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Sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, the foundation raises funds for ongoing breast cancer research while increasing public awareness about the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. People of all ages wear pink to remember and honor loved ones lost to this …
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Read MoreAre you ready for hayrides, hoodies, Halloween, pumpkin patches, and other activities associated with autumn? Soon, the leaves will change color, the temperatures will start to drop, and the days will become shorter as Daylight Savings Time begins in many regions. While you might be tempted to hibernate indoors as Old Man Winter approaches, Pegalis …
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Read MoreSponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance used by your body to make vitamins and hormones and build cells. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL (bad) and HDL (good). Your liver creates enough cholesterol for you. However, certain foods you …
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Read MoreYou may have heard terms such as “medical negligence” or “medical malpractice” thrown around in the media but aren’t entirely sure of their meaning. Below, Pegalis Law Group, LLC provides an overview of the most common medical lawsuits we have witnessed over the past 50 years to educate our clients and the public as a …
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