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10/15/2024

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening. Early detection saves lives, so help spread the word and support the many women affected by this disease. And protect yourself by getting screened regularly and staying informed about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Check out https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ to learn more!

National Breast Cancer Foundation provides early detection screenings, including mammograms, breast health education, and a supportive community.

10/10/2024

🌍 World Mental Health Day - October 10th

Mental health is intricately linked with our physical health in ways we’ve just begun to understand. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing every aspect of our lives. By exploring and addressing mental health issues, we can improve our overall quality of life.

Check out this recent blog from our website, “A Welcome Change: Mental Health Issues Lose Their Stigma at Every Age.” It explores the progress we’ve made in reducing the stigma around mental health and highlights the importance of continued efforts to support mental well-being for everyone. Read the full blog here:

Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

10/01/2024

Happy Healthcare Literacy Month!
What is Healthcare Literacy? Healthcare literacy is the ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information to make informed health decisions.

As concierge doctors, we are committed to advancing healthcare literacy by offering our patients extended, unrushed appointments and direct access to us, ensuring their health conditions are thoroughly understood and promptly treated.

We commend everyone involved in raising awareness about the importance of improving healthcare literacy—an essential step in empowering patients to make informed decisions and fostering better health outcomes!

06/13/2024

Is it the age of innocence or anxiety for today’s kids? While many children are currently embracing the joy of summer break, for others the anxiety does not end at the final school bell.
Learn more about the mental health struggles children are facing today.

It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.

06/06/2024

While May was Mental Health Awareness Month, the issue is pertinent year-round, especially for youth in 2024.

An overview of statistics for mental illnesses. Mental illnesses are common in the United States. One in six U.S. adults lives with a mental illness (43.4 million in 2015). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe.

05/22/2024

Dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea… All these symptoms can be warning signs of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Click the link to learn more about POTS.

Learn how you can pursue a healthier lifestyle with expert advice from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

05/13/2024

Today we celebrate the conclusion of National Nurses Week on the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Considered the founder of modern nursing, her holistic approach to patient care was revolutionary at the time but is now considered essential to promoting wellness.

05/06/2024

 How long is strep throat contagious?
 How to lower cholesterol?
 What helps with bloating?
 What causes low blood pressure?

These were a few of the top health questions searched on Google in 2023, but the biggest health threats are often overlooked...

Learn how to focus on what truly matters for a longer, healthier life.

It's impossible to never worry about your health — but are you worrying about the right things? Popular fears and Google and TikTok searches suggest our top concerns may bypass common ...

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!

03/05/2024

The time has come to move the clocks forward once again… For some, the switch to daylight saving time takes some adjustment. Click the link to see tips to help prepare your mind and body for the change.

Daylight saving time can affect circadian rhythm and disrupt your sleep. Here's how to get the sleep you need when the clocks change.

02/26/2024

Did you know there are pockets of the world called & quot; Blue Zones & quot; where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives? Their secrets may be less complicated than you’d think…

Click the article link to read about the combination of simple lifestyle habits woven into the fabric of “Blue Zone” communities. ��

Blue Zones talks to experts and thought leaders who share their sharp insights about longevity, well-being, and better health by design.

02/16/2024

Check out this article for ideas to show your appreciation to the caregivers in your life.
Remember, even the smallest gesture can make a big difference. Let& #39;s shower caregivers with the love and support they deserve!

Easy ways to show appreciation to those who give so much