10 things to know about swimmer’s itch
Don't let parasites get under your skin this summer.
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Bev Snyder
Bev Snyder has worked as a writer and editor for 20-plus years in the health care, automotive and office furniture industries. She is intrigued by the idea of living small: Bev and her husband recently traded in their family-sized home for a simple condo, a tiny RV and a recumbent tandem bike. When she’s not writing or traveling, you’ll find Bev curled up with a good novel or watching House Hunters International and dreaming of her next adventure.
Posts from Bev Snyder
Patient Story
A turning point
New habits and close guidance from a unique wellness program helped a young grandmother take control of her health.
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- June 7, 2019
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Patient Story
‘Just short of a miracle’
When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.
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- May 24, 2019
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Patient Story
A bolder voice
Amid a second bout of breast cancer, Kathy Shoemaker's faith has become stronger than ever.
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- March 1, 2019
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Battle the wintertime blues with the right food
Include the "sunshine vitamin" in your meal plans to keep happy all season long.
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- February 3, 2019
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Save your skin
Winter is brutal enough without having a sunburn, itching back or cracked lips. Try these 8 tips to successfully tackle this perennial issue.
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- January 15, 2019
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Patient Story
‘A great opportunity’
In finding an on-demand nursing service, a Michigan woman found cherished independence for her Vietnam veteran father.
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- January 2, 2019
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Patient Story
His and hers physical therapy
When octogenarians John and Judy Lukassen needed physical therapy, they became cheerleaders for one another.
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- December 26, 2018
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Patient Story
‘They knew what worked’
After a fall from a 16-foot ladder, physical therapy is helping Carl Prowant get his elbow back into commission.
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- December 7, 2018
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Patient Story
‘They really bent over backwards to help me’
When wrist pain afflicted 97-year-old World War II veteran Norius Crisan, he found quick relief.
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- November 26, 2018
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Patient Story
‘It’s so preventable’
Eloise Flach’s mom wants to raise awareness of CMV, a common virus that causes 30,000 birth defects every year.
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- November 23, 2018
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Patient Story
22 pounds of love
Cricket, a therapy cat, brings happiness and wholeness to hospice patients.
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- November 14, 2018
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