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Is It Time to Get Your Thyroid Checked? In recognition of January being National Thyroid Awareness Month, we have a vital question. When was the last time you had your thyroid checked? The American Thyroid Association estimates that 1 out of every 10 people (and at least 1 out of every 8 women) will develop …

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Understanding Erb’s Palsy & Brachial Plexus Injuries January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to promote healthier pregnancies and highlight ways to reduce the risk of birth defects during delivery. It’s also a time to raise awareness and advocate for the health of children and families living with birth defects and injuries. Pegalis …

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Tips for Making Your Workplace More Accessible As many as one out of every four American adults has a disability, and many more will experience one within their lifetimes. Accidents, personal injuries, and medical errors are frequently the cause. As a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, Pegalis Law Group, LLC often represents clients …

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Handwashing Your Way to Better Health This Cold & Flu Season The first full week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week, a time to reflect on the merits of handwashing your way to better health. Maintaining healthy hygiene habits is one of your best defenses against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection). …

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Bladder Health Awareness Month: How Healthy Is Your Bladder? Did you know that bladder cancer accounts for nearly 17,000 deaths in the U.S. annually? Bladder cancer also has one of the highest recurrence rates among men and women. Minor bladder issues can lead to more serious health concerns later in life if ignored. November is …

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The Importance of Getting Routine Health Screenings November 8 is the International Day of Radiology in remembrance of the date that X-rays were invented by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895. This annual awareness day observed by medical imaging professionals and patients worldwide is the perfect time to reflect on the importance of medical imaging in …

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What Can Be Done to Prevent SIDS? October is Safe Sleep & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants aged one month to one year. Approximately 3,400 U.S. infants die suddenly (often in their sleep) every year due to SIDS, accidental suffocation, and other unknown causes. …

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Recognizing the Warning Signs of the Top 5 Childhood Cancers According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 10,000 U.S. children are diagnosed with cancer each year. While childhood cancer is rare, it remains the leading cause of disease-related death in adolescents globally. September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on issues …

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