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Health Tips from Dr. Brian McDonough

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Sleep Apnea and Your Tongue
Peanut Allergy
Fatigue and Stress
Mouth Bacteria and Heart Risk
Overuse Injuries

Cookie Monster?

imageThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Nestle Toll House cookie dough.  For food safety resources in your county, check out our Food Safety page.

Medication Safety

imageMichael Jackson’s death has many of us wondering about drug interactions and how we can prevent future tragedies.  To read more about drug interactions, click here.  For more great resources, including tips to help you pay for your prescriptions, go to our Medication page.

West Nile Virus

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Healthy Swimming

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Farmers’ Market Guide

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Recession Healthcare Toolkit

imageThe stress of doing more with less affects us all.  Our Recession Healthcare Toolkit provides valuable information that can help you stay healthy in these troubled economic times.

Swine Flu

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Upcoming Health Events

Komen Night at the Phillies
July 08 (7:00PM)

Once again this year, the Philadelphia Phillies are proud to host Komen night at the Phillies to support the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Macular Degeneration: “Seeing Through Aging Eyes” - Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
July 10 (10:00AM)

Learn how macular degeneration is diagnosed and what treatment options are available. Registration required. Please call 215-456-7800 to register.

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Family Life Expo - Bethel Deliverance International Church
July 18 (10:00AM)

Community-based health fair that will focus on the family, and health and health related issues for all age groups. Lots of games and fun activities will be provided. Bethel Deliverance International Church, 2901 West Cheltenham Avenue, Wyncote. July 18, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For more information, contact Community Health Services, (215) 481-2586. 

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