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New year, new eating habits? If you’re considering the keto diet, keep an eye out for flu-like symptoms that might accompany it – this is often called the keto flu. Brain fog, cramping and nausea are just a few of the symptoms you might experience shortly after starting the keto diet.

Find out what causes the keto flu, and how you can manage the symptoms: https://bit.ly/3SdhKcw

Set yourself up for success in 2024 with New Year’s resolutions that stick. By choosing realistic, achievable goals, you can build self-confidence with each small success.

Need help getting started? We’ve got you covered with five New Year’s resolution ideas. These resolutions are designed to positively impact your life and they just might inspire more change over time: https://bit.ly/48y18BA

It's Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect time to learn about common symptoms. If you notice these symptoms, don’t wait to get medical attention. Remember, early detection makes gynecologic cancer more treatable.

Is your child up to date on their vaccinations? On-time vaccination throughout childhood helps support immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3qI71vf

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Staying up to date on your vaccines can help protect you and those around you. Vaccines are recommended for adults based on their age, job, health conditions and other factors.

For more information on which vaccines you may need, visit bit.ly/462vnA7

is a pregnancy complication characterized by persistent high blood pressure. Preeclampsia, although relatively uncommon, can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or after giving birth (postpartum preeclampsia). Most pregnant women with preeclampsia have healthy babies, but if undetected and left untreated, it can have extremely serious consequences.
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Learn about the postpartum signs and symptoms of preeclampsia: https://bit.ly/3OLPoEY
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Be sure to consult with your doctor for additional guidance.

Join us this Memorial Day as we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave it all for our nation and our freedom. Let us never forget their bravery and sacrifice.

We are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading network for delivering babies, with more than 218,000 babies delivered at our hospitals last year.

We know being a new mom can bring feelings of worry, stress and tiredness. These feelings are typically linked to "baby blues" and can wear off within two to three weeks postpartum — without medical treatment.

HCA Healthcare has partnered nationally with March of Dimes to help improve the health of moms and babies. Watch our video to learn more about baby blues, and know when it’s time to seek medical attention. https://bit.ly/3MPpfUu

For support and resources, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-943-5746. It's free, confidential and available 24/7.

Today, we are proud to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. More than one billion people worldwide have disabilities, including individuals who are blind, have low-vision, are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are neurodivergent.

As part of HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring persons with disabilities are treated with dignity and respect, and are provided equitable access to quality healthcare services and opportunities to fully participate in the workplace.

Learn more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day: http://bit.ly/40y5zbz.

If someone you love was showing early signs of mental illness, would you recognize those signs? They can vary at different ages or stages of life. But spotting the signs early — and offering support — can make a big difference.

"Early intervention makes it easier to get in front of almost any health condition, including mental illness," says Dr. Chris Rogers, medical director of child and adolescent services at the Medical Center of Aurora, and associate program director of the HealthONE psychiatry residency program — part of our broader HCA Healthcare.

Dr. Rogers shares what to look for and how you can help someone who’s struggling: https://bit.ly/3BsRKkk

Ready to refresh your Memorial Day cookout menu? If you’re tired of the usual hot dogs and hamburgers, spice things up with some new additions to your table!

Consider trying one of these seven recipes that feature healthy ingredients. Choose from garlicky grilled shrimp, mojito watermelon, charred cabbage slaw and more: https://bit.ly/41vyAVq

“All people no matter where they are on their mental health journey, are deserving of support, resources, fulfillment and a community that cares.” – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and all month long, we’ll be sharing mental health resources and tips to promote well-being. We are proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, an organization that has one of the most connected networks of behavioral health treatment centers in the U.S. That includes 58 inpatient programs and more than 153 outpatient programs across 17 states. Find compassionate care near you: https://bit.ly/416gRnr

Need some encouragement today or want to learn more? Take a look at these mental health facts and uplifting messages from NAMI.

Looking for a scrumptious, gluten-free dinner recipe? Whether you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, or you’re just looking for meal inspiration, we invite you to try these five recipes!

Start planning a tasty, gluten-free meal today: https://bit.ly/43Ox2bF

Don’t let pollen allergies keep you sniffling this spring. If you’re an allergy sufferer, then you know pollen can take the fun out of warmer days. But you can take steps to prevent or manage your allergies.

Here are some tips to help you find relief: https://bit.ly/41d096c

More than a quarter of Americans are so stressed they can’t function most days. While some stressors are positive, like starting a new job, too much stress can be harmful.

"When we allow stress to go unchecked, it makes us more vulnerable to health issues and emotional issues and a myriad of other problems,” explains Diana Plummer, licensed clinical social worker and national clinical director of Behavioral Health Services at HCA Healthcare, our broader health network.

Learn how to get a better handle on stress and when to seek help: https://bit.ly/3ZF8z5i

uring National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’re sharing expert advice on how to support someone with an eating disorder.

"You want to avoid focusing on body weight or shape or thinness as a sign of success," says Dr. Gary Litovitz, who serves as chief medical officer at Dominion Hospital and medical director of Reflections Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Falls Church, Virginia – part of our larger HCA Healthcare network. "Don't talk about weight loss but about eating a healthy variety of foods within a context of health and proper nutrition."

Know the facts about different types of eating disorders and get more advice from Dr. Litovitz: https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/blog/entry/how-to-support-someone-with-an-eating-disorder