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Acne Injury
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Antibiotics      Eating disorders
Asthma      Healthful eating guidelines
Cold      Healthful weight
Diabetes      Sports nutrition
Diseases/Conditions      Packets
     Contagious/Communicable Diseases Outdoors
     Chronic Diseases/Conditions Sexual Health
     Gastrointestinal Conditions Stress
     Other Diseases/Conditions TB - Tuberculosis
Exercise and Fitness Vaccine and Immunization Information
Headache Warts
Health Care Services Women's Health Topics
Hypertension and Blood Pressure General/Miscellaneous Topics

  Acne

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II-061 Acne 06-15-07

  Allergies

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II-005 Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) 06-21-07
II-058 Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze At 03-23-07

  Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco

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III-229 Alcohol and Nutrition: 101 07-20-05
III-141 Alcohol, Diabetes, and You 11-21-06
III-012 Alcohol’s Effects 12-16-05
III-239 Alcohol Poisoning 09-19-06
III-072 Approaching Someone About a Suspected Drinking Problem and Communicating Your Concerns 07-27-07
III-093 Caffeine 10-04-06
III-168 Drinking Problem, Warning Signs of a 07-27-07
III-167 Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault "Date Rape Drugs" 04-02-08
III-176 Tobacco Products, Tools to Help You Stop Using 02-22-08
III-023 What You Should Know About Sex & Alcohol…But Were Afraid To Ask 11-09-05
III-145 Women and Alcohol 11-09-05

  Antibiotics

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III-075 Antibiotics: Questions and Answers 09-28-06

  Asthma

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II-050 Asthma 09-08-06
III-116 Exercise and Asthma - A Healthy Combination 04-16-08
III-126 How To Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse 09-08-06
VII-022 Metered Dose Inhaler, How to Use Yours the Right Way 09-08-06
IV-025 Peak Flow Meter, How to Use Your 09-08-06

  Cold

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II-047 Bronchitis 11-17-06
III-008 Cold Facts 11-01-06
III-009 Cold, Medications for Your 03-02-07
III-191 Colds - A Self-Care Instructional Guide 05-14-07
II-018 Eustachian Tube Dysfunction 03-24-08
II-075 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Adults 10-11-06
II-059 Sinusitis 11-17-06
II-001 Sore Throat 03-02-07

  Diabetes

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III-141 Alcohol, Diabetes, and You 11-21-06
II-098 Diabetes and Cholesterol 03-09-07
III-137 Diabetes and Low Blood Glucose 11-21-06
III-001 Diabetes Care at McKinley 02-29-08
III-142 Diabetes Under Control, Keeping Your  07-11-07
III-136 Diabetes Medicines (pills and insulin) 02-22-08
III-238 Diabetes Prevention 07-06-06
III-241 Diabetic Foot Care 03-29-07
III-135 Disordered Eating and Diabetes 11-21-06
III-139 Eat Healthy to Prevent Diabetes Complications 07-11-07
III-143 Exercise and Diabetes: On the Move 07-27-07
III-247 Food Exchange List 03-24-08
III-138 Gestational Diabetes 11-21-06
III-144 Healthy Eating For Diabetes before you see an RD 04-16-08
II-095 Hyperglycemia 02-06-08
II-096 Hypoglycemia 02-06-08
II-094 Ketoacidosis 02-06-08
III-140 Making Choices about Food 07-11-07
IV-030 Sick Day Management in Type 1 Diabetes 02-29-08
III-248 Simple Guidelines for a Diabetes Diet 08-01-07
Take the Diabetes Risk Test - from the American Diabetes Association

  Contagious/Communicable - Diseases/Conditions

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II-019 Chicken Pox (Varicella) 03-02-07
II-049 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea 03-26-08
II-013 Conjunctivitis 09-19-06
II-011 Contact Dermatitis 09-08-06
II-003 Genital Herpes 08-08-07
III-081 Head Lice 06-26-07
II-085 Hepatitis C: Questions and Answers 06-26-07
II-044 Hepatitis: Questions and Answers 08-01-07
II-060 Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) 06-21-07
II-048 Measles (Rubeola) 03-02-07
II-065 Meningococcal Disease 03-22-05
II-064 Molluscum Contagiosum 03-26-08
II-002 Mononucleosis, Infectious 03-02-07
II-045 Mumps 08-27-07
II-024 N. G. U. (Nongonococcal Uretheritis) 07-19-05
II-074 Pinworm Infection 07-18-06
II-030 Pubic Lice 01-31-08
III-032 Rabies Series 07-18-06
II-063 Salmonellosis 07-27-07
II-031 Scabies 10-02-06
II-072 Tuberculosis (TB) 07-18-06

  Chronic - Diseases/Conditions

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II-101 Celiac Disease 08-01-07
II-076 Fibromyalgia 03-02-07
II-071 Sickle Cell Disease 03-02-07
II-080 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 07-27-07

  Gastrointestinal - Diseases/Conditions

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IV-028 Diarrhea Treatment, Traveler's 07-18-06
II-037 Gastroenteritis 09-26-07
II-083 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 02-23-07
II-046 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 03-02-07
III-091 Peptic Ulcers 02-20-08

  Other - Diseases/Conditions

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II-079 Anal Fissure 02-23-07
II-009 Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) 02-23-07
II-102 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 08-01-07
II-099 Chalazion 04-25-07
II-089 Dry Skin 09-08-06
II-067 Ear Infection (Otitis Media and Externa) 10-16-07
II-055 Hemorrhoids 06-26-07
II-021 Ingrown Toenail 10-02-06
II-090 Jock Itch - (tinea cruris) 03-02-07
II-091 Onychomycosis - Fungal Infections of Fingernails or Toenails 02-23-07

II-027

 Pilonidal Disease 03-02-07

II-079

 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Your Health 02-09-06
II-100 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Nutrition Therapy for 11-05-07
I-006 Prostate Cancer 02-20-08
II-069 Sty (Hordeolum) 03-02-07
II-056 Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders 03-02-07
III-179 West Nile Fever 11-21-06

  Exercise and Fitness

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III-108 Back and Neck Care Guide 02-23-07
III-026 Blood Pressure, Factors that Affect 07-11-07
III-205 Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level, Predicting Your 07-27-07
III-116 Exercise and Asthma - A Healthy Combination 04-16-08
III-143 Exercise and Diabetes: On the Move 07-27-07
III-217 Exercise, Benefits of 02-27-08
III-184 Exercise? How Much Should I 02-27-08
III-147 Exercise Pyramid and Physical Activity Tips 03-26-08
III-219 Fitness and Nutrition: Taking Steps towards Better Health 04-16-08
III-182 Free Weights vs. Resistance Machines 09-12-07
III-148 Healthy Lifestyle, Getting Started on a 04-16-08
III-188 Hydration Needs for Exercise 04-02-08
III-251 Marathon Training 09-12-07
III-189 Nutrition for Optimal Exercise Recovery 04-02-08
III-240 Resistance Training Programming, Designing a 01-30-07
III-250 Running Injuries, Common 09-12-07
III-216 Running Injury Prevention 09-12-07
III-206 Stretching Your Potential 03-02-07
III-180 Weight Training Guidelines and Programs 09-19-07

  Headache

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III-092 Headache 11-17-06
III-177 Headache, Migraine 11-17-06

  Health Care Services

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III-034 Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Patient's 01-17-07
III-056 Health Care Coverage, Your 04-23-07
IX-001 Health Care Provider - What You Need to Know, Visiting a 02-29-08
III-089 Immunization and Travel Clinic Services 01-11-08
III-105 Medical Record, The 03-23-05
III-114 Nurse Access and the Appointment Process, The McKinley Health Center 03-09-05
V-001 Prescriptions, Refilling Your McKinley 06-15-07

  Hypertension and Blood Pressure

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III-026 Blood Pressure, Factors that Affect 07-11-07
III-005 Blood Pressure, What Does it Mean? 04-24-06
III-155 DASH Diet - includes 1500, 1800, and 2000 calories/day sample menus 05-02-08
III-172 Sodium in Your Diet, Reducing the 03-26-08

  Injury

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III-193 Achilles Tendinitis 02-23-07
II-088 Ankle Sprain 02-23-07
III-108 Back and Neck Care Guide 02-23-07
IV-024 Cane Use 02-08-08
IV-013 Cast/Splint Care 02-23-07
II-052 Corneal Abrasion 03-09-07
IV-010 Crutches, Using 02-08-08
II-006 Frostbite 02-23-07
IV-003 Head Injury, Instructions for 02-23-07
III-113 Honeybee and Other Insect Stings 07-11-07
III-202 Knee Injuries, Overuse 03-02-07
III-222 Plantar Faciitis 03-02-07
II-033 Strains and Sprains 02-23-07
III-223 Tennis Elbow 03-02-07
III-099 Wound Care Guidelines 03-10-08
III-104 Wound Infection, Signs and Symptoms of 03-10-08

  Medical Test Information

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VI-008 Barium Enema 01-24-07
I-001 Home Pregnancy Testing 06-26-07
VI-009 Intravenous Pylogram 03-09-07
VI-012 Laboratory and Laboratory Results, Your Visit to the 10-05-06
IV-016 Occult Blood Screening, Instructions for 06-26-07
I-004 Pap Test and Colposcopy - Questions and Answers 12-12-07
I-002 Tuberculosis Test 06-20-06
VI-011 Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Small Bowel Series 01-24-07
VI-007 Venipuncture, Your 03-09-05

NUTRITION TOPICS

Eating Disorders - Nutrition

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III-174 Body Image, Ten Resolutions to Improve 05-25-06
III-170 Body Image, Tips for a Healthy 05-25-06
III-173 Eating Behaviors: Where Can I Go For More Information? 05-25-06
II-022 Eating Disturbances and Disorders: A Guide for Helping Family and Friends, Understanding 09-08-06
III-231 Food, Healthy Relationships with - Reading and Web Sites List 10-28-05

  Healthful Eating Guidelines - Nutrition

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III-254 Asian Restaurant Guide 09-26-07
III-229 Alcohol and Nutrition: 101 07-20-05
III-183 Balancing Your Diet, Background for 12-14-06
III-133 Calcium 01-17-07
III-213 Cholesterol Basics 07-11-07
III-119 Cooking on the Run 07-11-07
III-234 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 12-14-06
III-253 Dorm Room Snack Stash 09-12-07
III-120 Eating in the U.S. 11-14-05
III-121 Eating on the Run 10-03-05
III-118 Fat, Facts About 02-22-06
III-236 Flax Seeds and Nutritional Needs 02-03-06
III-156 Folate - The Cell Builder 08-17-07
III-247 Food Exchange List 03-24-08
III-122 Food Safety: The Answer to Preventing Food-Borne Illness 07-11-07
III-230 GERD Diet, The 04-16-08
III-175 Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Lactation 02-23-05
III-164 Healthy Living, Tips for 07-11-07
III-227 Heart Healthy Eating 03-26-08
III-131 Herbal Supplements: Which Ones are Valid 04-16-08
VII-002 High Fiber 03-26-08
III-204 Hypoglycemia, Nutrition for Reactive 06-21-07
VII-016 Iron, Dietary Sources of 12-14-06
III-232 Macronutrients: the Importance of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat 03-26-08
III-262 Mexican Food Guide 04-16-08
MyPyramid
III-228 Nutrition and Premenstrual Syndrome 03-26-08
III-219 Nutrition Labels, An Easy Guide to Reading 03-26-08
III-242 Omega-3 Fatty Acids 11-17-06
III-163 Phytochemicals 07-11-07
III-200 Serving Sizes, Making Sense of 03-26-08
III-162 Snacks, Smart 03-26-08
III-172 Sodium in Your Diet, Reducing the 03-26-08
III-221 Soy, All about 03-26-08
III-146 Stocking the Pantry 03-26-08
III-252 Vitamin B12 09-12-07
III-125 Vitamins and Minerals 03-26-08

  Healthful Weight - Nutrition

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III-174 Body Image, Ten Resolutions To Improve 05-25-06
III-170 Body Image, Tips For A Healthy 05-25-06
III-182 Body Mass Index Worksheet 10-11-06
III-199 Gaining Weight the Healthy Way 09-08-06
MyPyramid
III-237 Waist Circumference 03-07-06

  Sports Nutrition - Nutrition

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III-190 Eating While Competing (Pre-event Nutrition Basics for the Competitive Athlete) 09-01-06
III-244 Energy Drinks, What's the Buzz with 05-14-07
III-178 Ergogenic Aids: Nutritional Supplements for Athletes 08-08-07
III-219 Fitness and Nutrition: Taking Steps towards Better Health 04-16-08
III-188 Hydration Needs for Exercise 04-02-08
III-189 Nutrition for Optimal Exercise Recovery 04-02-08
III-187 Sports Bars, The Scoop on 12-14-06
III-171 Sports Nutrition Quick Tips 12-14-06

  Packets - Nutrition

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III-256 Healthful Eating 11-09-07
III-257 Vegetarian Eating 11-09-07

  Outdoors

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III-082 Coping with the Heat 07-27-07
II-006 Frostbite 02-23-07
III-113 Honeybee and Other Insect Stings 07-11-07
II-082 Hypothermia 02-23-07
II-012 Sun Damage 03-02-07

  Sexual Health

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III-224 Anal Sex: Questions and Answers 04-01-05
II-049 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea 03-26-08
IX-014 Dating Violence 08-01-07
III-197 Erectile Dysfunction Fact Sheet 06-26-07
III-195 Female Sexual Function/Dysfunction 02-23-07
II-003 Genital Herpes 08-08-07
II-092 Genital Warts 01-19-05
II-049 Gonorrhea and Chlamydia 03-26-08
III-046 Healthy Sexuality 08-10-07
II-004 HIV and AIDS: Questions and Answers 07-11-07
III-037 HIV Resources and Services 08-08-07
IX-011 HIV Testing at MHC - Anonymous vs. Confidential 10-03-05
IV-005 How To Use a Condom and Spermicidal Jelly for Intercourse 10-03-05
VIII-016 HPV Vaccine 07-11-07
II-093 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 02-20-08
IV-023 Latex Squares (Dental Dams) for Safer Oral Sex, Using 09-12-07
III-225 LGBT Sexual Health (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) 04-01-05
III-196 Male Sexual Function/Dysfunction 03-02-07
III-226 Masturbation: Questions and Answers 04-02-08
III-134 Pregnancy: A Guide to Decision Making 03-23-05
III-167 Sexual Assault, Drug Facilitated "Date Rape Drugs" 04-02-08
III-024 Sexual Activity: A Personal Decision 05-01-07
III-249 Sexual Violence 08-08-07
II-057 STIs - Sexually Transmitted Infections 07-11-07
III-243 Syphilis 05-01-07
IV-033 Vaginal Penetration Improvement, Instructions for 02-20-08
IX-010 What's My Risk? 07-11-07

  Stress Management  

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III-207 Anger Management 08-10-07
III-211 Conflict Management 01-18-07
III-092 Headache 11-17-06
III-177 Headache, Migraine 11-17-06
II-046 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 03-02-07
IV-012 Massage 03-02-07
IX-006 Positive Qualities, Recognizing My 08-10-07
III-212 Relaxation Techniques 08-10-07
III-220 Sleep Guide 02-27-08
III-235 Wellness?, Did You Get Your Dose of 03-06-06

  TB - Tuberculosis

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VIII-015 INH (Isoniazid) Information 09-22-06
V-018 INH, Symptoms/Side Effects of 07-18-06
V-020 Pyrazinamide (PZA), Symptoms/Side Effects of 09-22-06
V-021 Rifampin (Rimactane), Symptoms/Side Effects of 09-22-06
II-072 Tuberculosis (TB) 07-18-06
I-002 Tuberculosis Test 06-20-06

  Vaccine and Immunization Information

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Anthrax Vaccine from the CDC
Hepatitis A Vaccine from the CDC
Hepatitis B Vaccine from the CDC
HIB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine from the CDC
VIII-016 HPV Vaccine 07-11-07
VIII-001 Immunization Fact Sheet 07-27-07
VIII-003 Immunoglobulin (IG or Gamma Globulin) 09-22-06
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine from the CDC
Lyme Disease Information from the CDC
Malaria Prevention Information from the CDC
VIII-010 Menactra/Menomune Post-Vaccine Instruction Sheet 
Menactra/Menomune A, C, Y, and W-135)		 05-25-05
Meningococcal Vaccine from the CDC
MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) from the CDC
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine from the CDC
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine from the CDC
Polio Vaccine from the CDC
III-032 Rabies Series 07-18-06
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine (Td) from the CDC
Typhoid Vaccine from the CDC
Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral Ty21a from the CDC
Varicella Vaccine (Chicken Pox) from the CDC
Yellow Fever Information and Yellow Fever Vaccine from the CDC

  Warts  

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II-015 Warts 02-29-08
VII-025 Warts, Treatment Options for 02-29-08
VII-027 Wart Treatment with Duct Tape 02-08-08
VII-028 Wart Treatment with Liquid Nitrogen 02-08-08
VII-026 Wart Treatment with Mediplast 02-29-08

  Women's Health 

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III-258 Abnormal Pap Smears for Women Less than Age 21 12-12-07
III-201 Breast Health 08-01-07
III-132 Cervical Biopsy, Self Care Following 06-15-05
II-077 Cervical Dysplasia, Mild 12-12-07
II-049 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea 03-26-08
III-233 Contraceptive Sponge 01-13-06
VII-017 Cervical Cryotherapy 04-23-07
IX-014 Dating Violence 08-01-07
V-026 Depo-Provera (DMPA) 07-22-05
III-138 Diabetes, Gestational 11-21-06
III-010 Diaphragm, The 07-18-05
II-086 Ectopic Pregnancy 06-15-05
III-195 Female Sexual Function/Dysfunction 02-23-07
III-160 Financial Planning for Pregnancy and Childbirth 02-23-05
II-003 Genital Herpes 08-08-07
II-092 Genital Warts 01-19-05
II-049 Gonorrhea and Chlamydia 03-26-08
III-166 Guidelines for Vulvar Skin Care 06-27-05
VI-004 Gynecological Exam, The 02-23-05
III-175 Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Lactation 02-23-05
III-046 Healthy Sexuality 08-10-07
II-044 Hepatitis: Questions and Answers 08-01-07
II-004 HIV and AIDS: Questions and Answers 07-11-07
III-037 HIV Resources and Services 08-08-07
IX-011 HIV Testing at MHC - Anonymous vs. Confidential 10-03-05
I-001 Home Pregnancy Testing 06-26-07
IV-005 How To Use a Condom and Spermicidal Jelly for Intercourse 10-03-05
II-093 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 02-20-08
VI-014 Hysterosalpingogram 07-11-07
III-247 Implanon™ 07-27-07
IV-019 Instructions for Using Medroxyprogesterone to Induce a Menstrual Period 06-15-05
II-054 Irregular Menses 02-20-08
IV-034 Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence 06-22-07
IV-023 Latex Squares (Dental Dams) for Safer Oral Sex, Using 09-12-07
II-087 Lichen Sclerosis 03-26-08
VI-013 Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) 03-09-07
II-016 Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) 07-18-05
V-027 Mini-Pill or Progestin-Only Contraceptive, The 09-08-05
II-064 Molluscum Contagiosum 03-26-08
II-081 Monilia (Yeast) Infection 03-26-08
III-165 Natural Family Planning Resources 07-27-05
II-084 Nausea Control (during pregnancy), Suggestions for 02-23-05
II-024 N.G.U. (Non-gonococcal Urethritis) 07-19-05
III-203 NuvaRing Contraceptive Vaginal Ring 01-03-08
IV-036 NuvaRing® Refills 01-02-08
III-157 Obstetrical Care Provider and Hospital, Choosing an 02-23-05
III-198 OrthoEvra Contraceptive Patch 01-02-08
IV-035 Patch Refills 01-02-08
III-159 Pediatric Care Provider, Choosing a 02-23-05
II-008 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 06-27-05
III-129 Pill Interactions with Other Drugs 07-11-07
III-035 Pill, The 01-16-08
IV-018 Pill Refills 01-02-08
IV-029 Plan B Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pills) 01-03-08
II-079 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Your Health 02-09-06
II-100 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Nutrition Therapy for 11-05-07
VII-018 Postcryotherapy Instructions 07-05-05
III-134 Pregnancy: A Guide to Decision Making 03-23-05
I-001 Pregnancy Testing, Home 06-26-07
III-228 Premenstrual Syndrome, Nutrition and 03-26-08
III-036 Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) 07-17-06
III-169 Prenatal Care Information and Resources 02-14-05
IV-027 Prescriptions for Oral Contraceptives, Transferring Outside 08-29-07
III-249 Sexual Violence 08-08-07
II-057 STIs - Sexually Transmitted Infections 07-11-07
III-243 Syphilis 05-01-07
III-087 Thinking About Birth Control 08-01-05
III-043 Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons 07-27-05
I-005 Ultrasound Examination 09-08-05
II-039 Urinary Tract Infections in Women 06-27-05
II-040 Vaginal Discharge: Knowing the Difference Between Normal Discharges and Infections 02-29-08
IV-033 Vaginal Penetration Improvement, Instructions for 02-20-08
III-085 Walk-in and Appointment Policy, Women's Health Clinic 01-02-08

  General/Miscellaneous

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III-042 Blood Type 07-17-06
III-246 Body Piercing 07-27-07
II-068 Cerumen (Wax) 11-17-06
III-056 Health Care Coverage, Your 04-23-07
III-030 Health Resource Centers at McKinley Health Center and Illini Union 01-24-06
III-153 Moles, Frequently Asked Questions About 03-02-07
IX-013 New to McKinley Health Center? 04-23-07
III-069 Noise, Ears and Hearing 07-27-07
IX-006 Positive Qualities, Recognizing My 08-10-07
III-260 Posture and Study Habits Guide 04-23-08
III-245 Tattoos 07-27-07
III-038 Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) 03-02-07

 


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