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June is Pride Month, a perfect time to reflect on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, including patient safety concerns. This community faces many unique challenges, ranging from social stigmas and discrimination to a lack of culturally competent healthcare providers. Below, Pegalis Law Group, LLC examines the most common patient safety concerns in the LGBTQIA+ community …

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The Heart Truth® About High Blood Pressure When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? It’s vital to do so during regular check-ups, as many don’t know they have high blood pressure until it becomes a severe issue. May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, a time to learn about the …

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Women’s Health & Medical Malpractice Claims Spring is here again, with warmer temps, sunshine, and beautiful flowers in bloom everywhere. As you celebrate all the important women in your life during May, don’t forget about it also being Women’s Health Awareness Month. Women of all ages should schedule regular check-ups, keep up-to-date on vaccinations, and …

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Medical Malpractice Claims Medical malpractice claims are filed all the time, but most have no idea what to do and what not to do until it happens to them. Mistakes can hurt your case and prevent you from receiving the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. It’s …

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Getting Tested for Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is one of the rarest but most treatable forms of cancer among men aged 15 to 44. If detected and treated early, the disease has a high survival rate and is 95% curable. However, testicular cancer can be very aggressive, spreading rapidly with tumors that can double in …

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Tips for Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy March is National Kidney Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how essential these two fist-sized organs are for the body. Your kidneys produce urine, filter wastes and excess fluids from the blood, and help regulate blood pressure and red blood cell production. Although your kidneys work hard …

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Is It a Heart Attack or Chest Pain? Are you experiencing a dull, burning ache in your chest that’s getting worse? How do you know if it’s a heart attack or chest pain caused by something else? Recognizing the difference could save your life. February is the American Heart Association’s Heart Month, a time to …

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month, with World Cancer Day celebrated on Feb. 4. It’s a time to raise public cancer awareness about cancer detection, treatment, and prevention to save lives. Nearly two million Americans are diagnosed with cancer annually, with over half a million deaths expected. Of those deaths, some may have been caused …

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