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04/03/2026
Today, on Good Friday, we’re taking time to pause and reflect.
Our office will be closed today. ✝️
—but as always, our patients are never without care.
💙 Need us? We’re still here for emergencies for our members.
📱 Text us or
📞 Reach out if something urgent comes up
That’s the difference with Direct Primary Care—
even on days off, you’re never left wondering what to do.
Wishing you and your family a peaceful, meaningful Good Friday.
04/02/2026
🌼 If you live in Alabama right now… you already know. 🌼
That yellow dust?
It’s not just annoying… it’s EVERYWHERE.
🚗 Covering your car
🏡 Taking over your porch
🤧 Causing nonstop sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion
😩 Making kids (and parents) miserable
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💡 Here’s the problem:
Most people just “deal with it” or run to urgent care when it gets bad.
But allergies don’t have to take over your life every spring.
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✨ This is where Direct Primary Care changes everything:
With CARES Direct Primary Care, you can:
✔️ Text your provider when symptoms start
✔️ Get same-day help (no waiting rooms full of germs)
✔️ Adjust meds quickly so you actually feel better
✔️ Have a plan BEFORE it gets miserable
03/30/2026
Picture this:
You’re on a ski vacation. Kids are sweating with all snow clothes on. Everyone is finally stressing…
and then—
👉 Ear pain starts
👉 A rash shows up
👉 Someone spikes a fever
Normally?
You’re googling urgent cares in a random town…
Waiting hours…
Hoping insurance works…
Paying who-knows-what 😵💫
But with CARES Direct Primary Care?
✨ You text your provider
✨ You send a picture
✨ You get real answers FAST
✨ You stay in your beach chair
No waiting room.
No surprise bill.
No stress.
This is what healthcare should feel like.
💛 Especially for moms who don’t get a break—even on vacation.
Whether you’re at the beach, the mountains, or on the road…
your doctor is still right there with you.
📱 Message us before your next trip
Because peace of mind should be packed in every suitcase.
03/25/2026
It’s 8pm.
Your kid spikes a fever.
And you’re standing there like…
“Do I wait this out? Do I panic? Do I go somewhere??”
And Google is ZERO help 🙃
This is exactly why I love what CARES Direct does.
You can literally text your provider and be like
“Hey… this is what’s going on”
and get a real answer.
Not days later. Not after sitting in a waiting room with a bunch of other sick kids.
They can get you in same day if you need it
or tell you what to do so you don’t have to stress all night.
And honestly, that peace of mind??
As a mom, that’s everything.
No surprise bills
No feeling rushed
No wondering if you’re overreacting
Just someone in your corner.
If you’ve ever sat up at night worrying about your kid… this is for you.
Message us and I’ll tell you exactly how it works 💛
03/25/2026
I don’t know who needs to hear this… but healthcare is not supposed to be this complicated.
Paying a ton every month
Waiting forever to be seen
Then getting a random bill weeks later??
There’s actually a much simpler way to do this.
With CARES Direct Primary Care, you don’t deal with all that mess.
You can:
• get in same day or next day
• text or call your provider directly
• actually have time to ask questions
• know what things cost ahead of time
No surprise bills. No runaround.
Most people don’t even realize this exists until someone tells them.
So this is me telling you.
If you’ve been frustrated with healthcare lately — it might be time to try something different.
Just message us. We’ll walk you through it.
03/16/2026
❄️ Snow on Spring Break?! Alabama keeping us on our toes! ☀️➡️❄️
Whether you’re traveling for Spring Break, staying home with kids, or dealing with the surprise weather, getting sick or needing medical advice never seems to happen at a convenient time.
That’s where CARES Direct Primary Care makes life so much easier.
With DPC membership you get:
✔️ Direct access to your provider by text or phone
✔️ Quick answers while traveling – no urgent care lines
✔️ Same or next-day appointments when you get back in town
✔️ Help with prescriptions or referrals wherever you are
✔️ Peace of mind for your whole family
Imagine your child waking up sick while you’re on vacation… instead of Googling symptoms or hunting for urgent care, you can text your provider and get real medical advice right away.
That kind of access is priceless.
At CARES Direct, healthcare is simple, personal, and always within reach — snow day or beach day.
📱 Message us to learn more about membership and how we care for families every day.
03/13/2026
🌴✈️ Spring Break is almost here… are you ready? ☀️
Whether you’re heading to the beach, the mountains, visiting family, or loading up the car for a road trip, one thing most people forget to pack is peace of mind when it comes to healthcare.
Travel can come with surprises:
• Kids getting sick on vacation
• Medication questions
• Minor injuries
• Needing quick medical advice when you’re far from home
With CARES Direct Primary Care, you’re never really traveling alone.
📱 Text your provider directly
📞 Telehealth visits from anywhere
💊 Help with prescriptions while you’re away
🩺 Real medical guidance from someone who actually knows you
No urgent care guessing.
No waiting rooms while you’re on vacation.
Just direct access to your healthcare provider — wherever Spring Break takes you.
Because healthcare should travel with you. ❤️
🌼 If you’re not a member yet, now is a great time to see how Direct Primary Care can make life simpler for your family.
DIRECT PRIMARY CARE - an elegantly simple solution to primary health care
03/09/2026
Why Are So Many Families Switching to Direct Primary Care?
Healthcare costs keep rising — but access to your doctor keeps getting harder.
The average American with traditional insurance still pays:
📈 Monthly premiums
📈 Copays for every visit
📈 High deductibles before coverage starts
And sometimes… weeks just to get an appointment.
At CARES Direct Primary Care, healthcare works differently.
✔ One simple monthly membership
✔ Same-day or next-day appointments
✔ Direct access to your provider
✔ No copays for visits
✔ Transparent pricing
Many families discover that combining Direct Primary Care + a high-deductible insurance plan costs far less while giving them better access to their doctor.
Healthcare should be simple, affordable, and personal again.
📊 See the comparison below.
📱 Learn more or become a member:
DIRECT PRIMARY CARE - an elegantly simple solution to primary health care
03/02/2026
🚨CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! 🚨
THIS IS FOR YOU.
If you are tired of:
❌ Rising insurance premiums
❌ Confusing benefit options
❌ Feeling stuck with no affordable solutions
❌ Worrying about how to keep great employees
You CANNOT miss this:
TOMORROW MORNINGb
Small Business Healthcare: Challenges & Options
🗓 March 3rd
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Calhoun County Chamber
This is not fluff.
This is real strategy.
Real numbers.
Real solutions.
You’ll hear from leading experts in benefits, accounting, environmental services, and Direct Primary Care — including Dr. Rodney Snead of CARES — on how small businesses can survive and thrive despite skyrocketing insurance rates.
If healthcare costs are eating into your profit…
If you want to retain employees without draining your budget…
If you’re ready for smarter options…
BE IN THE ROOM.
This conversation could change the way you think about employee healthcare.
Tag a business owner.
Share this post.
Set your alarm.
Let’s build stronger businesses in Calhoun County. 💙
02/24/2026
Dear Calhoun County Chamber Member,
Rising health insurance premiums continue to be one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today. Many employers are asking the same question:
“Are there better, more sustainable options for providing health benefits?”
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a one-hour breakfast seminar and panel discussion designed to give small business owners practical, real-world strategies for managing healthcare costs while still taking care of their employees.
Breakfast & Small Business Health Benefits: Smart Strategies in a High-Cost Environment
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 AM
📍 Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Building
Panelists & Perspectives
Frank Kohn – Healthcare Benefits Strategist
Insights into high-deductible plans, direct contracting, and alternative benefit structures for small employers.
Gail Kemp, CPA – Kemp & Associates
How HSAs and Flexible Spending Accounts can use pre-tax dollars effectively as part of a benefits strategy
Rhonda McMichael – Wise Environmental Solutions
A small business owner’s real-world experience using Direct Primary Care for herself and her company.
Rodney Snead, MD – Local family physician
An overview of Emergency and Primary Care
Who Should Attend
This seminar is ideal for:
Small business owners
Employers struggling with rising insurance premiums
Companies considering alternatives to traditional group health insurance
Anyone wanting to better understand HSAs, high-deductible plans, and direct care models
What You’ll Gain
✔ Practical options beyond traditional insurance
✔ Real examples from local businesses
✔ Clear explanations—no sales pitches
✔ Time for questions and discussion
Breakfast will be provided, and the program will conclude promptly at 9:30 AM.
We hope you’ll join us for this informative discussion and leave with ideas you can immediately evaluate for your business.
Please RSVP with the Chamber to reserve your spot. https://forms.gle/UEg22AC5NP2W8EWu9
Sincerely,
Rodney Snead, MD
On behalf of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
02/20/2026
WHAT HAPPENS DURING PEAK FLU WEEKS?
• Urgent care centers become overwhelmed
• ER visits increase
• Wait times can exceed 2–3 hours
• Families delay care due to cost concerns
With Direct Primary Care:
✔ Early evaluation
✔ Clear home-care guidance
✔ Medication decisions quickly
✔ Follow-up built in
💙 The Difference?
When flu hits your house at 8PM…
You don’t need a waiting room.
You need access.
Rising insurance premiums are squeezing margins and making it harder than ever to retain great employees. But there are smarter options.
Join us for a powerful breakfast panel discussion:
Small Business Healthcare: Challenges & Options
📅 March 3rd
⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 AM
📍 Calhoun County Chamber
You’ll hear from:
✔️ Frank Kohn, CHC – Health Benefits Strategist
✔️ Gail Kemp – Kemp & Associates, CPA
✔️ Rhonda McMichael – Wise Environmental
✔️ Dr. Rodney Snead – CARES Direct Primary Care
We’ll cover:
• Why insurance rates keep rising
• Creative solutions for small employers
• How Direct Primary Care can lower overall healthcare costs
• Strategies to retain employees without breaking the budget
If you’re a business owner, HR leader, or decision-maker, this conversation could directly impact your bottom line.
Seats are limited — register through the Calhoun County Chamber today.
Let’s rethink healthcare for small businesses in our community. 💙
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Direct primary care is a return to the fundamental principles of a doctor/patient relationship that saves money and improves care. It is based on a direct professional and financial relationship between patient and physician, eliminating many of the burdens and complexity of traditional care that made it more expensive and less patient-centric. By eliminating the process of claim submission, a physician can routinely spend 45 minutes with a patient and truly understand their illness, frequently making expensive testing and referrals unnecessary.
What services are provided with a C.A.R.E.S. Direct Primary Care membership?
Preventative care, sick, and chronic disease management visits within the scope of the physician’s practice
Basic lab testing and EKGs
More reasonably priced testing, remote specialty consultation, and medicines through DPC group pricing
Office visits with no copayments
Why choose C.A.R.E.S. Direct Primary Care?
Personalized care
Modern, comfortable, and unique office atmosphere
Same or next day appointments
Longer face-to-face visits with your physician
Short waiting room times
Wholesale imaging, medications, and labs
Communication with your physician through video, phone, text, and email
Pricing more affordable than most premium insurance plans
CARES Direct Primary Care offers a variety of services to our patients without the interference of insurance companies.
Monthly membership fees:
$60/mo for individuals
$100/mo for couples
$30/mo for children / persons under the age of 18
Other types of memberships are also available; please email to inquire.
Membership fee includes:
Chronic disease management
Preventative care services including women’s health and routine GYN visits
Unlimited sick visits
Same or next day appointments
Short wait times
Greater access to your physician
Communication via phone, text, or email
Basic lab testing, EKG’s, and common antibiotic shots
