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Spring cleaning safety tips

May 17, 2022May 27, 2022 chemicals, cleaning products, Department of Medicine, Spring cleaning

Health expert Isabel Valdez says using stronger cleaning products could be hazardous to your health if you don’t take the right precautions.

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World AIDS Day: Ending the Stigma

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Department of Medicine, HIV/AIDS, PrEP, World Aids Day

On this World AIDS Day, start talking about HIV and HIV prevention.

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Diabetes awareness: What you need to know

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Department of Medicine, Diabetes, endocrinology, Healthcare

Dr. Dimpi Desai discusses the different types of diabetes and what you need to know about diagnosis and treatment.

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Down syndrome awareness: Addressing misconceptions and advancing inclusion

November 9, 2021 Department of Medicine, Down syndrome, Kathleen Franks, Transition Medicine Clinic

A patient and a physician with the Transition Medicine Clinic share the importance of raising awareness and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.

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What is the importance of health literacy?

October 25, 2021November 9, 2021 Department of Medicine, health literacy, Healthcare, Kathleen Franks

Isabel Valdez discusses why health literacy matters and what can be done to alleviate disparities in healthcare.