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I Went to My Childhood Doctor’s Funeral

I hadn’t seen Dr. Cech since I was in high school, but he felt like more than just another person from my past.

By Matt Christensen

What to Know About Allergy Testing

Different types of allergy tests and what they entail.

By Cheryl Alkon

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