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1 Care for You Nurse Advice Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us for FREE, expert health care advice!

2 Medical Advice for You and Your Family If you or someone in your family gets sick, hurt or has a health question, the Nurse Advice Line is the best place to call. When you call, you ll speak to a registered nurse who will help you get the answers you need. Our nurses will help you decide what to do next or direct you to the right level of care. The Nurse Advice Line is here when you need it most. Just call for expert advice at your fingertips!

3 Place this magnet on your refrigerator or keep it near your phone. Program the number into your cell phone. You ll have quick access to our nurses wherever you go. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 or go to your local emergency room. Health Information You Can Trust The Nurse Advice Line is a safe place to get health information. You can trust our nurses with any health question. We keep all calls private. Our team of nurses has over 15 years of experience and are supported by doctors. That means you ll get up-to-date, health care information every time you call. You can call us with questions on topics like: Cuts and burns Vomiting and headaches Colds and flu Questions about your medicines Fever and sore throat Questions on any health topic

4 Nurse Advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Us! If you are not sure if you need to see a doctor, the Nurse Advice Line is a great place to start. Call us at any time even in the middle of the night or on weekends. We re here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There s never any cost. Our nurses will help you decide if you need to see your doctor, go to an urgent care or if you can take care of your symptoms at home.

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