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- High blood pressure? Know when to seek emergency careJanuary 06, 2026St. David's HealthCareLearn the dangers of high blood pressure, how to recognize a hypertensive crisis and when to seek emergency care to prevent life-threatening complications.
- Winter slips and trips: Quick care for sprains, strains and fracturesJanuary 05, 2026St. David's HealthCareLearn practical ways to prevent winter slips and falls — from choosing proper footwear to de-icing walkways — so you can stay safe on snow and ice all season long.
- Understanding your blood pressure numbersJanuary 05, 2026St. David's HealthCareLearn what your systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers mean, what counts as normal or high and how to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Cold, flu, RSV: When fevers need a same-day visitJanuary 05, 2026St. David's HealthCareLearn when a fever from cold, flu or RSV needs a same-day doctor visit or ER trip. Know danger signs in babies, children and adults and when home care is enough.
- 5 ways to jump-start heart healthJanuary 05, 2026St. David's HealthCareLearn five simple ways to jump-start your heart health — eat smarter, manage stress, move more, track key numbers and cut back on smoking and alcohol at any age.
- What to expect at your first prenatal visitNovember 17, 2025St. David's HealthCarePrepare for your first pregnancy appointment with your OB/GYN or midwife.
- Recognize holiday heart symptoms to stay healthy during the holidaysNovember 03, 2025St. David's HealthCareLearn some tips for this holiday season to bring joy to our hearts without putting our heart health at risk.
- BRCA mutations in cancer: What to knowOctober 31, 2025St. David's HealthCareBRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes everyone has but if either is mutated or altered, an increased risk for developing breast or ovarian cancer may occur.
- Prenatal vitamins: What to take and whenOctober 27, 2025St. David's HealthCareFind a prenatal vitamin with ingredients that support you and your baby before, during and after pregnancy.
- Early detection of breast cancer: What you need to knowOctober 13, 2025St. David's HealthCareEarly detection of breast cancer through mammograms and other screening methods enables early treatment and may prevent death from the disease.