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Burns

How bad is my burn?

Shingles is a painful rash on the skin that comes from the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles

What’s the most effective way to prevent shingles? Getting vaccinated

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects roughly 1 million people each year. Fortunately,...
Kristin Nannetti is the Palliative Care Coordinator for VHC Health in Virginia. Palliative Care

What is palliative care? We asked a professional

People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information...
It’s a good idea to talk to as many relatives as you can about your family health history. Knowing two generations back is ideal. Genetic Testing

Do you know your family health history?

Some people inherit heirlooms—jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items—from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit:...