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More Than Pets: The Important Roles of Service and Support Animals

Pregnancy Checklist

Having Asthma Means Every Breath Counts

Everyone Needs Protection from the Sun

Medi-Cal is Expanding to More Californians

Do Your Part this Earth Day

Stop Diabetes Before It Ever Starts

Managing Stress Before It Becomes Anxiety

Moving from Awareness to Acceptance of People with Autism

Cancer Patients Have More Hope After Years of Advancements

The Importance of Bladder Health

Be Ready the Next Time Disaster Strikes

Poisoning Facts and Tips for Prevention

How to Keep Your Child Safe from Covid-19

Superior Safety: Why Experts Are Recommending N95 Masks

Raising Awareness About Heart Health

A Healthy Smile Starts at an Early Age

Stay on Guard as New Variant Cases Rise

Foods with Surprising Health Benefits

Ways to Keep the Whole Family Active, Together

Do You Have It in You to Donate Blood?

Stay Vigilant to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 During the Holidays

Meditate Your Way to Less Stress

The Good and the Bad of Caffeine for Your Teen

Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

How to Keep Your Vision Healthy

Get Care from Home with AltaMed Telehealth Services

Protect Your Child with Safe, Effective Immunizations

Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy Through Trying Times

What to Know about Early Childhood Development Milestones

What to Know About Kidney Stones and Gallstones

Stop the Spread of Vaccine Misinformation in Your Community

Separating Fact from Fiction around Infant Mortality

National Voter Registration Day: Take the First Step to Build a Better Democracy and Better Communities

Cutting Back on Added Sugar Brings Some Sweet Health Benefits

Tips to Keep Your Baby Safe

Breastfeeding: A Lifetime of Benefits

Health Centers on the Front Line of Community Health

What You Can Expect When School Reopens

What You Should Know about Recall Elections

Addressing Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community

Pronouns Are Small Words that Carry Huge Meaning

Allergy Care Options You Can Practice Yourself

How to Talk to Your Child About Mass Shootings

Know How Redistricting Affects Your Vote, in Every Election

The Truth about Teen Pregnancy

Keep Foodborne Illnesses from Spoiling Your Summer Picnic

Don’t Forget Vaccinations Are Needed for Back to School

Tips for Making Back to School Safer

Diverse Communities Need Care that Meets Their Diverse Needs

The Shingles Vaccine Is an Effective Way to Stop a Common and Painful Infection

Adolescent and Teen Physicals during a Pandemic

Don’t Lower Your Guard Against COVID, Even After Receiving the Vaccine

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Putting a Stop to Domestic Violence

Staying Safe from COVID-19 Means Staying Apart and Staying at Home

In Early Birds Versus Night Owls, It’s Best to Get Some Sleep

Gratitude Is the Best Weapon to Fight FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

Beating Lymphoma Starts with Proper Diagnosis

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Spotting the Difference Between Flu and COVID-19 in Kids

Keep Your Gut Healthy to Keep Yourself Healthy

Reduce the Risk of Spreading COVID-19 During the Holidays

AltaMed Is Here to Help You End the Year on a Healthy Note

Thanksgiving Celebrations: What You Should Know

Open Enrollment FAQs for 2020-2021

Pancreatic Cancer Affects Fewer but Is Deadlier than Other Cancers

Understanding When Heart Palpitations Become Problematic

ADHD’s Effects Stretch Beyond Childhood

Healthy Dental Habits Keep Diabetes and Heart Disease at Bay

Don’t Wait for Flu Season to Get Your Flu Shot

Bipolar Disorder Is Much More than Mood Swings

Understanding the Risks of Opioids

Reproductive Health Is About More Than Babies

5 Reasons Why You Should Vote!

8 FAQs that Reveal the Not-So-Sweet Truth About Added Sugar

Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Help You Get Your Cholesterol Under Control

State Budget Protects Many Key Health Services, But Only for Now

Vote and Grow Healthy: Why Your Health, Community, and Future Depends on It

You Need Health Care Coverage Right Now. Let Us Help.

8 Great Reasons to Try Going Meatless

4 Reasons Why You Should Start Strength Training (and 4 Essential Exercises)

Anxiety Disorders: Know the Different Types and Symptoms

Help for Caregivers: Recognize the Signs of Cognitive Impairment

How to Safely Stay Active and Exercise to Best Protect Yourself or Family

Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Put Yourself at Risk

The Services to Help You Grow Healthy and the Protection to Keep You Safe

6 Naturally Effective Ways to Boost Your Immune System

7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

How to Safely and Effectively Support Black Lives Matter and Racial Justice

Don’t Lose Any More Sleep Over Your Insomnia

Grief, Sadness, and Your Mental Health

Extending Telehealth Services Past the Pandemic a Priority for AltaMed

Intermittent Fasting: How Alternating Between Eating and Fasting Can Help You Shed Pounds and Improve Your Health

Healthy Aging: What’s Normal Versus What You Should Worry About

Take an Alternative Approach to Good Health with Complementary Care

The 2020 Census: Stand Up and Be Counted!

The 10 FAQs You Have to Read Before Trying the Keto Diet

The Beginners’ FAQs on Cardio Exercise

What Traffic Does to Your Health

Grow Healthy with Complete Care from AltaMed

6 Exercises and Stretches That Can Help Prevent Back Pain

9 Ways to Save Money on Your Health Costs

The Link Between Food and Mood: It’s Not All in Your Head

Stress Less with These Facts and Helpful Tips

This Fall, Spice Up Your Cooking the Healthy Way

Alcohol and Your Health

Vaping is Everywhere and the Risks are Real

7 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your First Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Why You Need Vitamins and the Best Places to Get Them

Is the Skin You’re in Painful? It Could be Psoriasis.

Five Essential Tips for Protecting Your Eyes and Vision

Understanding Hepatitis: A, B, C & Me

Summer Fruits & Vegetables to Try Right Now!

Men’s Health Issues: Common Challenges, Overcoming Myths

Hot Weather is Here: Stay Safe and Cool

Making Healthy Choices When Eating at Restaurants

The Health Risks of Loneliness and How to Combat Them

Your Guide to Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Family

Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips

When to Visit your Doctor, Urgent Care, or the ER

How Do I Know if a C-Section is Right for Me?

Get the Basics About Diabetes Prevention

5 Spring Fruits & Vegetables: Healthy, Delicious, Available Now

Food Poisoning 101: Recognizing and Preventing Illness

The 7 Things You Need to Know About Public Charge

5 Ways to Promote a Positive Body Image for Kids

Child Immunizations: What, Why, When

Busting the Myths Around Diabetes

Protecting Your Skin When It’s Cool Outside

6 Top Healthy Living Apps for Your Physical & Mental Well-Being

10 Easy Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder is Real.

Outdoor Activities You Can Do All Year Long

The Nine Things You Need to Know to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Keeping Your Child’s Smile Healthy

The Simple Steps to Managing Your Winter Allergies

The Health Benefits (and Risks) of Drinking Caffeine

The Skinny on Those Tiny Tummy Teas

5 Tips for Turning Your Resolutions into Habits that Last

Don’t Be Caught Unprepared: What Goes in an Emergency Kit

Give the Gift of Health – To Yourself!

Easy Alternatives to Make Holiday Foods Healthier

Mental Health Matters

Prenatal Care is Good for Moms and for Babies

5 Fall-Fresh Fruits & Veggies to Try Now!

Join Us to Get Out the Vote!

Busting Flu Myths

Make Your Voice Heard & Help AltaMed Make a Difference

Follow Your Heart to Better Health

A Healthy Smile for Your Child

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

Grow Pink: All You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

4 Ways to Support a Loved One with Breast Cancer

Dodging the Flu: Use Your First Line of Defense

Quick Summer Salad Recipes

Flu or Pneumonia? Spot the Difference

Childhood Obesity: Fight the Growing Problem

Eating Until You’re Color-Full

Mental Health: Seek Help, Be the Help

Back-to-School Tips

Immunizations: Protect Your Child

Healthy Summer Habits

Star—Spangled Snacks

Celebrate the Man, the Myth, the Legend—Your Dad!

Motherly Advice

The Healthy Learning Curve

Celebrating Our Differences with Autism Awareness Month

Immunizations: To Serve and Protect

Shamrock Out with These Fun St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Stay Heart Healthy This February

Make Sure Your Child Keeps Those Pearly Whites Intact

Celebrating MLK Day

New Year On the Block

Holiday Safety Tips and Tricks

Fight Depression During the Holidays with Random Acts of Kindness

Healthy Eating Around the Holidays

Happy Veterans Day!

Help Remove the Stigma of Mental Illness

Trick or Teeth! Tips to a Healthy Halloween!

Continue the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Suicide Prevention: Look for the Warning Signs

Get Fit by Working Out on a Budget

Breastfeeding: Keeping Your Newborn Happy and Healthy

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