Articles written by Lynne Rogers Fnp-c


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  • Get the Facts About Mono

    Lynne Rogers FNP-C, Seeley-Swan Medical Center Partnership Health Center|Feb 23, 2017

    I can remember as a teenager when mononucleosis or mono was going around in my high school and about half the class was out sick. I was included in the "out sick" population. Mono also known as the "kissing disease" but unfortunately I'm pretty sure that's not how I acquired mono. Mono can be spread through saliva. It can be passed from person to person when they share cups, bottles, eating utensils and through kissing, coughing and sneezing. It's more common in the teenage and young adult popul...

  • The Benefits of Vitamin D

    Lynne Rogers FNP-C, Seeley-Swan Medical Center|Jun 30, 2016

    One of the best things about living in Seeley Lake is the abundance of outside activities available. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking and kayaking. While we are outside getting active, our bodies are busy making Vitamin D. According to the National Institutes of Health, 40 percent of the US population is Vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D is known as the "sunshine vitamin" because your body creates Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Exposure needs to be at least 10 minutes three to four...