Posts by Jeff Carpenter

Reading Time: 2 minutes 5 holiday season health tips Time saver 2 min read It’s that time of year again. When families and friends gather to celebrate, give thanks and break bread. Unfortunately, the holidays are also prime for spreading germs, catching viruses and feeling run-down. Need a little help making it through this season’s festivities and overindulgences? We’re…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Yes, you can get genital herpes treatment online Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 4 min read Genital herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI), affecting one in every six people between the ages of 14 to 49 in the United States. While managing genital herpes…

Reading Time: 3 minutes How to find the best cold medicine for your symptoms Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read For many people, the annual pilgrimage to their local pharmacy’s cold medicine aisle is a confusing and frustrating experience. How many times have you stood in that aisle asking…

Reading Time: 4 minutes How to get rid of a cold fast: Dos & Don’ts Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 4 min read Ah-choo! When the first signs of a cold strike, you spring into action – desperate to try or take anything that makes you feel better. While there’s no…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why do I keep getting BV? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read Every year, millions of women in the U.S. develop a common vaginal infection known as bacterial vaginosis or BV. If you’re one of them, you’re well aware of how uncomfortable the symptoms can…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is bacterial vaginosis a STI? Reviewed by Jen S. DNP, APRN Time saver 3 min read Most women don’t think a lot about their vaginas. That is, until something seems off. Your vagina may feel irritated or maybe you notice an unusual discharge or odd smell. These symptoms are all commonly experienced by women who…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The link between sinus infections and bronchitis Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 4 min read When a cold strikes, it can make you feel miserable. What’s more, a stuffed up head and nose can quickly progress – leading to other uncomfortable symptoms including facial pain, sinus pressure,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Fast, effective psoriasis treatment online Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read When you’re itchy and uncomfortable, it’s hard to feel relaxed in your own skin. Whether this is your first psoriasis outbreak or you’re a seasoned pro at this point, psoriasis flare-ups can be frustrating…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Can you get gonorrhea treatment online? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read Gonorrhea is a very common and treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is especially prevalent among teens and adults ages 15 to 24. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…