PHRreviews.com’s Minerva Health Manager Review

Minerva Health Manager is a software based Personal Health Record system. It is designed to organize important health information in one software solution. The convenience of managing a Personal Health Record is upgraded as this software is portable which allows users to access current medical records anywhere in the world. Continue reading

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Be Prepared For Flu Season

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Continue reading

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Google Health Service Discontinued as of January 1, 2013

Google Health will be discontinued as a service after January 1, 2013. Google Health users need to look no further than Minerva Health Manager, the most comprehensive personal health record software solution to use in the privacy of your home. Continue reading

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December is National AIDS Awareness Month

AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection. It can take years for a person infected with HIV to reach this stage. One in 5 of the more than one million people living with HIV in the United States is unaware of his or her infection. Continue reading

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

American Diabetes Month is a time to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and control. In the United States, 25 million people are living with diabetes and 79 million more are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Continue reading

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Safety Tips as Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast

Whether Hurricane Sandy is a major hurricane or tropical storm when it comes to your area, it will bring significant rainfall and potentially damaging winds, increasing the risk of flooding and potential power outages. Here are a few safety tips and a reminder about updating your Personal Health Records. Continue reading

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October is Breast Cancer Awarness Month

Roughly 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer. Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if it’s found early. Continue reading

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The Importance of Personal Health Records and Emergency Contacts: Are You Prepared For a Medical Emergency?

Back to school season offers the perfect opportunity to organize your family’s personal health records. Most families with school age children have to fill out medical paperwork to submit to the school as well updating their emergency contact forms. Many parents perform these tasks repetitively every year without giving them careful thought. This could be a huge mistake! Continue reading

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September is Blood Cancer Awarness Month for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Every year, more than 100,000 cases of blood, bone marrow, and lymph node cancers are diagnosed in the United States, and more than 50,000 people die from these cancers. Among children and teens less than 20 years old, leukemia is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. The goal of Leukemia and Lymphoma awareness month is to provide a better understanding of the various blood cancers and make these cancers become easily recognizable for early treatment. Continue reading

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Help Your Child Manage Diabetes At School

A person with diabetes must manage this chronic illness all the time, including during the school day. Staff such as nurses, teachers and coaches can work with you and your child on managing diabetes. This assistance may include helping your child take medications, check blood sugar levels, choose healthy foods in the cafeteria, and be physically active.
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