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August 01, 2020
Making the Most of Your Annual Physical
Your annual physical with your doctor is one of the most important aspects to staying healthy. Think of your doctor as your “home base” – he or she is usually the person who coordinates your health care, whether that means referring you to specialists, managing your medications, or just keeping tabs on any conditions or…
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June 16, 2020
A First-Time Telemedicine User Is Sold on the Power of Virtual Care
“I can’t tell you the peace of mind this service provided.” 64-year-old Vince Poirier of Albany has always been a guy on the go. Before retiring five years ago, he traveled extensively for work, and still was actively involved in all three of his daughters’ lives, always present at school functions and sporting events. Despite…
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June 10, 2020
When Staying Home for COVID-19 Puts You at Risk for Abuse
Health officials advise that home is the safest place to be as COVID-19 spreads. But that may not be true for people experiencing domestic violence, sometimes known as intimate partner violence (IPV), or the children exposed to it. Indeed, the United Nations Population Fund report predicts at least 15 million additional cases of IPV will…
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June 05, 2020
Nine Ways to Keep a Positive Outlook during the Pandemic
You’re wearing a face mask. You’re staying six feet away from others when out in public. And you’re cleaning frequently touched surfaces like kitchen countertops and doorknobs daily. In other words, you’re taking care of your physical health. But what are you doing for your mental outlook during the coronavirus pandemic? Where are you finding…
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May 20, 2020
Pregnant in the Pandemic: Keeping You and Baby Healthy during COVID-19
Setting up the nursery, attending birthing classes, celebrating with friends and family, and answering the questions of “When are you due?” “Is it a boy or girl?” and “How are you feeling?” These were all the situations I anticipated when finding out I was pregnant and due May 12, 2020. What I wasn’t prepared for…
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May 18, 2020
Don’t Delay Getting the Non-Coronavirus Care You Need
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, health concerns unrelated to COVID-19 still happen. Even as states begin to reopen and lift some restrictions, there are still concerning trends that have emerged in recent weeks. Throughout the pandemic, people with warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, or other health emergency have put off…
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