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141. Summer Reading Program at NCEENT
While the Common Core Standards attempt to standardize the specific goals for what type of texts a child should be able to read and how they should be able to respond to what they read, the standards do not specify how we should teach children to read. Research has demonstrated throughout the years that a structured phonics based approach to teaching reading is the most effective way for beginning and struggling readers...
142. Tackling Fall Allergy Season
The most prevalent allergens during the fall season in the Cary-Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill/Triangle Region are the weeds, particularly ragweed. Other weed pollens in the air include pigweed and sheep sorrel. Mold counts also tend to increase in the fall as damp, fallen leaves begin to decompose. A perennial (year-round) allergen that tends to cause more issues in the fall is dust mites. College dormitories tend to have more dust mites than...
143. Telemedicine
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat is now offering Video and Telephone appointments. Call 919-595-2000 to schedule an appointment to virtually connect with your provider from any mobile device or computer with a webcam.You will need an active Duke myChart account. Our team will help you create an account.Telemedicine appointments are available for a variety of eye, and ear, nose & throat concerns. You can also visit our audiologists and speech-language pathologists...
144. Testing and Treatment for Allergies at NCEENT
Allergy season is near. NCEENT offers testing and treatment to help you manage spring allergies before the tree and grass pollen begin to bother you. Learn more at our Allergy page.Act before you react witih allergy testing and treatment at NCEENT!Get Tested: It is the first step in treating symptoms of allergic disease.Allergen Avoidance - Try to avoid the outdoors when conditions are most allergenic. The most active period of...
145. The Ear May be a Window to the Heart
Hearing Loss - Connection to Heart Health? The ear may be the window to the heart - the connection between heart health and hearing loss. A growing body of research shows that a person’s hearing health and cardiovascular health frequently correspond. Although this has not yet been proven, we strongly feel that those 40 and older should get their hearing tested as a routine part of their medical care. See full article...