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Mar 27 2025
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Emergency

Urgent Care or the ER?
A sudden injury or illness can throw your day into chaos. But where do you go for help? Understanding the [...]
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Mar 27 2025
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Family Medicine

Are You at Risk? Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT
This year, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be approximately 226,650 new cases of lung cancer in the US. [...]
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Mar 27 2025
A landscape scene with dark spots demonstrating how diabetic retinopathy impacts vision
Eye Care

Diabetes and Your Vision: What You Need to Know
Living with diabetes can feel like a full-time job—medications, meal plans, doctor appointments. But one thing many people overlook? Their [...]
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Mar 27 2025
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Family Medicine

Finding a Primary Care Provider You’ll Love
Let’s be honest, finding a new provider can feel like a chore. But it doesn’t have to be! Think of [...]
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Feb 26 2025
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Pharmacy

Superbugs: What You Need to Know About Antibiotic Resistance
The term superbugs might sound like science fiction, but it represents a serious and growing public health concern. Bacteria and [...]
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Feb 26 2025
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Eye Care , Providers

a 37-year Legacy of Compassion, Care and Community
A Retirement Celebration for Dr. Troy Mork Dr. Troy Mork has been a staple in the Mora community for almost [...]
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Feb 26 2025
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Family Medicine

Taking control of your cholesterol
February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to focus on your cardiovascular health. We all know heart disease is [...]
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Feb 26 2025
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Surgery

Are colon polyps the same as colon cancer?
If you are confused about the difference between colon polyps and colon cancer, that’s understandable. With National Colorectal Cancer Awareness [...]
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Feb 26 2025
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Wellness

Welia Center FAQ
Welcome to the Welia Center, a collaboration between Welia Health and Mora Public Schools! This community-focused facility, formerly known as [...]
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Jan 27 2025
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Family Medicine

Sore Throat vs. Strep Throat: Know the Difference
That scratchy throat. You know the feeling – it makes swallowing a chore and can really disrupt your day. Sore [...]
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Jan 27 2025
Senior woman looking at a medicine cabinet filled with prescriptions
Pharmacy

Simplify your medications with Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Is your daily pill box overflowing with multiple medications? You aren’t the only one – and you don’t have to [...]
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Jan 27 2025
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Nutrition

8 tips for healthy and affordable eating
Healthy eating shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for the wealthy. When you mix a little creativity with some clever planning, [...]
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Jan 27 2025
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Birth Center

Lactation Challenges
Your feeding journey: What you need to know about the challenges of lactation The time after the birth of your [...]
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Dec 19 2024
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Nutrition

Kicking the sugar habit
Sugar’s allure is undeniable, but its consequences can be severe. From obesity to mood swings, excessive sugar consumption can wreak [...]
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Dec 19 2024
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Family Medicine , Rehabilitation

Breaking free: Your Q&A guide to quitting tobacco
Have you ever dreamt of breaking free from tobacco’s grip? It is possible. Millions have successfully kicked the habit and [...]
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Dec 19 2024
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Pharmacy

Advil vs. Tylenol – What’s the difference?
We’ve all been there: a sudden headache, a nagging backache, or a fever that won’t break. Reaching for a bottle [...]
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Dec 19 2024
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Eye Care

Daily vs. extended wear contact lenses
Tired of glasses getting in the way? Contact lenses offer a clear, comfortable, and convenient solution for vision correction. But [...]
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Nov 21 2024
Preparing for Newborn with Welia Health
Birth Center

Preparing your home for a newborn
Welcome, baby! Making sure your home is safe for a newborn One of the jobs of a parent is helping [...]
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Nov 18 2024
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Nutrition

Harnessing your hunger hormones
Have you ever reached for an extra slice of pizza or a second serving of dessert, even though you’re already [...]
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Nov 18 2024
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Rehabilitation

Understanding dysphagia: An invisible disorder
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition that can significantly affect your quality of life and overall health. The ability [...]
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Nov 18 2024
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Rehabilitation , Sports Medicine

A roadmap to preventing overuse injuries
Overuse injuries are a common setback for athletes of all ages and skill levels. These injuries happen when we put [...]
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Nov 18 2024
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Women's Health

UTIs – What you need to know
The urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bother many of us know all too well, with women bearing the brunt [...]
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Nov 18 2024
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Eye Care

Hooded eyes: A closer look
Hooded eyes—whether you’ve had them all your life or noticed them more as you age—are a distinctive feature that many [...]
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Oct 11 2024
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Birth Center , Family Medicine , Parenting

Milestones in the life of a toddler
Watching your little one transform from a curious toddler to a confident, chatty explorer is quite an adventure. The toddler [...]
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Oct 11 2024
Close-up of a women's arthritic hands
Nutrition

Arthritis – Diet Dos and Don’ts
Feeling achy and stiff? Arthritis can be a real pain. For a staggering number of people, living with arthritis is [...]
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