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Medical Misconception: Getting the Flu Shot Causes the Flu

03/13/201703/13/2017 Carroll

Each month, we weigh in on a health and wellness myth and explain the real cause behind the malady.

This month’s misconception: Getting a flu shot causes the flu

Knowing Your Family Health History

03/13/201703/13/2017 Carroll

Primary care physician Stephanie Buckley, M.D., of Carroll Health Group Primary Care in Mount Airy, explains why knowing your family’s health history is important for your own health.

Medical Misconception: Turkey Makes You Sleepy

03/13/201703/13/2017 Carroll

Each month, we weigh in on a health and wellness myth and explain the real cause behind the malady.

This month’s misconception: Turkey makes you sleepy

We all know the saying that turkey will make you sleepy on Thanksgiving, but is there any science behind the claim?

HPV Vaccination = Cancer Prevention

03/13/201703/13/2017 Carroll

Certified nurse midwife Ellen Ray, of Carroll Health Group OB/GYN, explains HPV, the health issues it causes and the vaccine that can help protect against it.

Medical Misconception: Waiting To Go

03/09/201703/13/2017 Carroll

Each month, we weigh in on a health and wellness myth and explain the real cause behind the malady.

This month’s misconception: Waiting to go to the bathroom isn’t harmful.

A Vital Ally

03/02/201703/08/2017 Carroll

For nearly 60 years, the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary has been an integral part of Carroll Hospital’s history and its success. This volunteer organization was formed in 1958 —three years before the hospital opened—to raise funds to build a hospital in Carroll County.