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Vicki Martinka Petersen
Vicki Martinka Petersen

health enews contributor, is a digital content strategist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University and received a master’s degree in writing from DePaul University. A former newspaper reporter, she’s worked in health care communications for the last decade. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys tackling her "to be read" pile, volunteering and planning fun activities to do in the Chicago area with her husband and son.

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Hábitos pandémicos que vale la pena mantener 
Hábitos pandémicos que vale la pena mantener
No guarde el desinfectante de manos todavía.
Here’s the good news and bad news for Gen Xers  Featured
Here’s the good news and bad news for Gen Xers
There’s still time to safeguard good health in your golden years.
Pandemic habits worth keeping 
Pandemic habits worth keeping
Don’t put away the hand sanitizer yet.
Anxious to leave the house? 
Anxious to leave the house?
Here’s how to make the transition back to real life post-pandemic.
Take these steps to live longer 
Take these steps to live longer
Study finds this can help even if you have chronic diseases.
Is it really safe to dine out right now?  Featured
Is it really safe to dine out right now?
Here’s what you need to know before your next visit to a restaurant.
Is it safe to have food delivered? 
Is it safe to have food delivered?
An infectious disease physician shares whether your order puts you at risk for COVID-19.