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Focusing on Maternal Health During Women’s Health Week Mother’s Day kicks off National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), a time to shine the spotlight on women’s health and make them feel empowered about their healthcare. This year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health is focusing on maternal health. Having a baby …

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Discover the Health Benefits of Gardening at Any Age We’re all familiar with the expression, “April showers bring May flowers.” With sprouts and flowers beginning to bloom this month, Pegalis Law Group, LLC examines the health benefits of gardening. Whether planting vegetables in a garden or flowers in the front yard, gardening is good for …

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Tips for Avoiding Driving Distractions April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to focus on the dangers of driving while distracted. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of annual preventable deaths and injuries occurring on U.S. roadways has been on the rise in recent years. …

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If you think you or a loved one may need a medical malpractice lawyer, you’re not alone. While the number of medical malpractice cases varies by state, an average of 85,000 cases are filed in the United States every year. Finding a qualified medical malpractice attorney can make or break your case. However, medical malpractice …

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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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