Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Winter 2016

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IT’S A FACT that families share
more than just quality time to-
gether—they share some unwelcome
germs too.
A cold or flu in one family mem-
ber often means that sickness
will soon make the rounds at
home. However, these tips
can help your family stay
well.
Practice prevention
The best way to prevent the
flu is for everyone, starting
at age 6 months,
to get an annual flu
vaccine.
Also, some people—in-
cluding those with chronic
health problems or people
65 and older—may need a
vaccination against bacterial
pneumonia.
While there isn’t a cold
vaccine yet, you can re-
mind everyone to prac-
tice these healthy
habits:
Stay-well tips for families
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doctor at .
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gender or clinic.
•Keep your distance from sick people.
•Cover coughs and sneezes with a
tissue or the inside of your elbow.
• Wash your hands often with warm
water and soap. Scrub them well for
about 20 seconds (about the time
it takes to sing “Happy Birthday”
twice). Use paper towels to dry
your hands.
When sickness strikes
Most people recover from colds or the
flu within two weeks.
Seek a doctor’s advice for symptoms
such as a high fever, illness that lasts
for 10 days or longer, or any breathing
problems.
Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; American
LungAssociation;CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention
12 FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Emily Vuchetich, MD
Medical School: Creighton
University, Omaha
Pediatric Residency:
University of Nebraska
Medical Center, Omaha
As a mother of four, Dr. Vuchetich knows
how important it is for children to have
access to consistent, excellent care so they
can grow up to live long, healthy lives.
Ayesha Chaudry, MD
Medical School:
Shifa College of Medicine,
Pakistan
Residency:
University of Nebraska
Medical Center
In her spare time, Dr. Chaudry enjoys
cooking, traveling, sports and giving back
through community service.
JosephDangberg,MD
Medical School:
University of Nebraska
Medical College, Omaha
Residency: Clarkson
Family Medicine
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Meet our new providers
Norfolk Medical Group
301 N. 27th St., Norfolk
For an appointment, call
402-844-8016.
Midtown Health Center
302 W. Phillip Ave., Norfolk
For an appointment, call
402-371-8000.
FRPS Family Medicine
2600 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk
For an appointment, call
402-844-8205.
Dr. Dangberg is a native of Wayne,
Nebraska, and enjoys spending time
with his wife and two sons.