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February 13, 2025
Staying connected: 8 tips to keep loneliness away
Social connections are an important part of living a healthy life. But sometimes circumstances make it difficult to stay in touch, causing you to feel lonely. Maybe your car needs repair, or you don’t have a car, so transportation is a challenge. Or a change in household income has made it so you might not…
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February 07, 2025
ConnectRx Pharmacists: Superheroes in Capital Region health care
ConnectRx pharmacist, Laura Lewis, Pharm D. with CDPHP member, Kim Lane Not all superheroes wear capes. For CDPHP® member, Kim Lane, her superheroes wear ConnectRx pharmacy name tags. “I wish I could draw,” says Kim. “I have this vision in my head of the team at ConnectRx, and they’re all superheroes.” A patient at ConnectRx…
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January 23, 2025
7 tips to keep your skin healthy during winter
Winter brings colder air, lower temperatures, and sometimes even snow. While these conditions can be fun for skiing or sledding, they’re not so fun when it comes to keeping your skin healthy. Cold weather and biting winds can challenge even the most polished skin care routine with dryness, itching, and irritation. Wondering if there’s anything…
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January 06, 2025
Building a stronger community: The power of support in recovery.
Recovery from substance use can be a challenging journey, but there are many community organizations in our community that help to contribute towards the support systems necessary for lasting change. They provide much needed resources, connections, and a sense of belonging to individuals and families navigating the recovery process. How community-based organizations can help These…
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November 27, 2024
Staying Steady: Tips for better balance
Each year, 3 million older Americans are hospitalized for fall-related injuries. Falls can take a serious toll on your health, quality of life, and confidence, but there are actions you can take to help keep yourself better balanced. Simple activities like staying physically active, getting your hearing and vision checked regularly, fall-proofing your home, and…
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November 18, 2024
From participant to prescriber: Seeing the benefits from both sides of the MyFitRx™ medically integrated fitness program
Family nurse practitioner, Marie Schongar, appreciates the MyFitRx program from every angle. “I loved seeing so many clients playing pickle ball, dancing to Zumba, or exercising in the gym while I walked around the track to start my exercise plan,” she says. “It was inspiring to see so many people working on their wellness programs.” A…
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