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When Your Legs Won’t Quit

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is described by the Mayo Clinic, (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168), as a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible impulse to move the legs and frequently accompanied by uncomfortable leg sensations. Many people think of …
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Summertime Playbook

  Summer is a time for fun, travel, and outdoor activities; however, it also presents unique health and safety challenges that can sneak up when least expected. Rather than get caught unaware, here’s your chance to become summertime smarty pants …
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Freedom, Fireworks, and Healthcare

  The 4th of July is an American staple. It’s all about festivities and fireworks, but beyond the spectacle is the reason for the season – freedom! This day of commemoration is a celebration of the birth of America’s independence …
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Join the Challenge!

  Summers in the NEK are short! Some might even say 100 days! What better way to be sure you embrace summer than to set an awesome goal and meet it! At North County Hospital (NCH), we have been embracing …
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Scoliosis Awareness Month: Unveiling Hidden Truths

Each year in June there are almost 9 million Americans who feel seen for their often-hidden illness. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) (www.aans.org/patients/conditions-treatments/scoliosis/), this month represents awareness for approximately 2-3% of the population that have a …
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Easy Breathing This Summer

  Summertime, and the breathing is easy…at least that is what you would think here in beautiful Vermont! However, it seems the summers in the NEK have been telling us a different story in recent years, weeks and even days! …
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