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When you need an appointment ASAP, there are strategies you can use to get care sooner rather than later.
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Know This Insider-y Healthcare Lingo
Embedded deductible, UCR, Cafeteria plan + 9 more terms worth taking the time to learn.
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How to Know If You Need a Pelvic Exam
Pelvic exams are performed more often than necessary. Here's what to know, in one infographic.
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COVID’s Impact on Women’s Healthcare
In one infographic, here's how the pandemic has affected women's health and healthcare access.
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How to Skip Your Period (on Birth Control)
Actually, you don't need to get your period every month. Learn the basics of skipping, in one infographic.
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Looking for a Way to Support Mental Health in Your Community?
Psychological First Aid volunteers supplement mental healthcare by helping people in crisis until professionals arrive.
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What to Expect at Your First COVID-Era Teeth Cleaning
From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.
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