Memorial Day Holiday Clinic Closure
The Livorno Clinic will be closed May 24-27 during the Memorial Day Holidays

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Allergy is characterized by an overreaction of the human immune system to a foreign protein substance (“allergen”) that is eaten, breathed into the lungs, injected or touched. This immune overreaction can results in symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and scratchy throat. In severe cases it can also result in rashes, hives, lower blood pressure, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, and even death.

There are no cures for allergies. Allergies can be managed with proper prevention and treatment.
Allergies have a genetic component. If only one parent has allergies of any type, chances are 1 in 3 that each child will have an allergy. If both parents have allergies, it is much more likely (7 in 10) that their children will have allergies.
More Americans than ever before say they are suffering from allergies. It is among the country's most common, yet often overlooked, diseases.

Learn more at aafa.org

Want to Replace Clinic Visit with Home Computer?
Certain types of medical care that require a visit to your Primary Care Manager can now be accomplished by e-mail for beneficiaries registered with Secure Messaging, to include:

• Consulting with your medical team about non-urgent health matters
• Requesting appointments and referrals
• Requesting prescription renewals
• Receiving test and laboratory results
• Receiving guidance from your medical team by e-mail

Sign up at app.relayhealth.com

Learn more at http://kaiserslauternamerican.com/secure-messaging-offers-patients-online-medical-care-options/