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Answering common questions about handwashing

Community Health Magazine

Nov 03, 2020

Prior to 2020, people may never have imagined they would devote so much of their focus to handwashing. But handwashing took center stage in 2020, as o...

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Priceline founder to keynote ‘Startup Pitch’ Wednesday for SBU’s Innovation Center

May 05, 2020

ST. BONAVENTURE — The founder of Priceline will keynote the SBU Innovation Center’s “Startup Pitch” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Following Jeff Hoffman...

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Defense Mechanism: Developing strong strategies to mitigate bacterial threats

Alex Keown

Oct 25, 2019

Preventing the spread of infectious disease and bacteria is a critical mission for any hospital. At Indiana Regional Medical Center, that task is helm...

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Remember these tips during high-risk flu season

Eddie Phillipps

Jan 14, 2019

As the winter weather settles in, there’s one phrase that sends chills down the backs of teachers and parents. “It’s going around.” Yes, cold and flu ...

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Simple ways to strengthen your immune system

Joanne K. Clobus

Oct 03, 2017

Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...

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Find out what’s lurking in your new clothes

Kirsten Srinivasan

Aug 01, 2014

It’s so much fun to wear new clothes, making you feel fresh and fashionable. But if you’re sporting new duds without washing them first, you’re also p...