Total Health Family Medicine

03/08/2026

Recognizing women today and every day.

03/01/2026

❤️ Your heart works for you every second—are you working for your heart?

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, but many risk factors are preventable. Small daily choices make a powerful difference.

✔ Move your body regularly✔ Choose whole, nourishing foods✔ Manage stress and protect your peace✔ Get quality sleep✔ Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose

According to the American Heart Association, prevention starts with simple, consistent habits.

Take care of your heart today so it can take care of you tomorrow. Your health is your greatest wealth. ❤️

02/17/2026

💜💛💚 Happy Fat Tuesday! 💚💛💜

Today we celebrate life, culture, joy, and the beauty of letting go and embracing the moment. From the vibrant spirit of New Orleans to celebrations everywhere, Fat Tuesday reminds us to dance freely, love deeply, and give thanks for every blessing.

May your heart be light, your spirit renewed, and your path filled with abundance, joy, and purpose.

Let the good times roll! ✨

02/16/2026

We are closed today in observance of President’s Day!

01/27/2026

Please be advised that the office will be closed on Tuesday January 27th due to weather conditions. If you have an upcoming appointment, a representative will contact you to reschedule or arrange a telehealth visit.

01/25/2026

Please be advised that the office will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to weather conditions. If you have an upcoming appointment, a representative will contact you to reschedule or arrange a telehealth visit.

01/06/2026

If you are in need of vaccines, we advise you to get them before the new changes take effect and your insurance no longer provide coverage.

On January 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented overhaul of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of routinely recommended diseases from 17 to 11. This change, effective immediately, aligns the U.S. schedule more closely with peer countries like Denmark and Japan.

Key Changes to Vaccine Recommendations
The new schedule organizes vaccines into three categories:

Routine (For All Children): Continued universal recommendations for 11 diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, pertussis, chickenpox, and a reduced one-dose regimen for HPV.

High-Risk Groups Only: Vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and meningococcal disease are now restricted to children deemed to be at higher risk.

Shared Clinical Decision-Making: Immunizations for seasonal flu, COVID-19, and rotavirus no longer have a broad recommendation and instead require consultation with a healthcare provider.

Impact on Access and Insurance
Insurance Coverage: Federal officials stated that all vaccines recommended as of December 31, 2025, will remain fully covered without cost-sharing by the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the Vaccines for Children program through at least the end of 2026.

State Authority: While the CDC's Immunization Schedule influences policy, individual states retain the final authority to mandate which vaccines are required for school attendance.

Controversy and Response
The decision, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following a presidential directive, has been heavily criticized by medical organizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other groups have filed legal challenges, arguing the changes bypassed traditional scientific review and could lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases. The AAP has announced it will continue to publish its own evidence-based vaccination schedule for parents.

01/01/2026

Wishing you a prosperous New Year.

12/31/2025

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12/25/2025

Wishing you a season of hope and new beginnings from Total Health Family Medicine

12/22/2025

Our office will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday from December 24th through December 28th. Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We love and appreciate all of you!