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Drug screen tests, more commonly known as drug tests, are used to detect the presence of illicit drugs in one’s system. EliteCare offers a 12-panel drug test for employers and patients. The 12-panel drug test detects drugs such as: AmphetaminesMethamphetaminesBenzodiazepinesBarbituratesMarijuanaCocainePCPMethadoneOpioids Drug screen tests are most often used by employers for pre-employment screening for new hires. Drug rehab centers also frequently test their...

August has become known as the mid-year New Year. As summer winds down and schools reopen, we’re all settling back into our regular routines. Many of us will revisit those New Year’s resolutions and reset our goals. Gearing up for a new school year also brings new stresses. As you’re recommitting to bettering yourself, remember to add self-care to the list. It’s a buzzword that means a lot of different things to different people. We’re tackling 5 of the...

Doctors estimate that over 300,000 children under the age of 16 have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA). JA isn’t just adult arthritis in children. The causes, symptoms, and treatments are specific to this disease. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and we’re giving you 10 fast facts about the illness. Juvenile Arthritis is actually a group of diseases that includes the most common version, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plus other pediatric...

In 2010, the American Heart Association(AHA) unveiled its heart health scorecard. Maintain a healthy weightDon’t smokeBe physically activeEat healthy foodsControl blood pressureManage cholesterolControl blood sugar For over ten years, doctors have used those seven items to gauge your risk of heart disease. This month, the AHA added sleep duration to the list. The new AHA heart health scorecard also updates the evaluation criteria for diet, exercise, and smoking...