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Navigating Flu Season During the Pandemic
This year, it is especially important to be protected from the flu. Flu symptoms cannot be distinguished from symptoms of COVID-19, so taking steps like getting the flu shot, washing your hands, and physical distancing reduce the risk of getting either illness.
Spinach and Mushroom Soufflé
Soufflé has a reputation for being notoriously difficult. But this spinach and mushroom soufflé is an exception. And here's a tip: When you cook with pungent cheeses, like Gruyère, you only need a small amount for strong flavor. It saves on calories and fat.
What You Should Know Before Getting Your Blood Drawn
Lab tests are an important way that medical providers monitor your health. In fact, they make up about 70 percent of your medical record. Given that getting your blood drawn is so common, it is helpful to know more about the process.
Spicy Creole Shrimp Dish
This spicy shrimp dish is delicious over brown rice. Leftover seasoning blend can be stored in an airtight container for up to one month. Use it to add kick to cornbread, stewed chicken, rice or soups.
Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress
Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.
Smoked Gouda Poblano Turkey Burger
Try a different kind of burger this Labor Day weekend. If you can't find smoked Gouda, use another pungent cheese such as havarti, boursin, pepper jack or Asiago.
A COVID-19 Story
On March 9, Chris Paduch got sick. He couldn’t get out of bed and had a 102 fever that lasted five days. When his fever broke, he had trouble breathing and called his primary care doctor, who prescribed a steroid and an antibiotic. However, Paduch still didn’t improve, and his wife, Jill Peterson, also began to feel sick. Although they spent…
Helping Connecticut Fly
In order to fly, flight students to commercial airline pilots must have periodic Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical exams, and they look to Middlesex Health to help them meet that requirement.
Roasted Green Beans
This is a great side dish for dinner! If you want tender beans, blanch them in hot water for about 30 seconds before tossing with tomatoes and herbs.
The Importance of Vaccines
What do vaccines do? Why are they so important? Middlesex Health Family Medicine pediatrician Cliff O'Callahan, MD discusses how vaccines help protect children and adults—and why keeping up with vaccines during COVID-19 is necessary.