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May 07, 2024
4 health benefits you can rake in by gardening
Spring brings birds singing, flowers blooming, and preparations for vegetable gardens. Many people may be hesitant about starting their own garden because they don’t know where to start, but you can rake in the benefits, both physically and mentally, from even the smallest garden. Boosts your mood There’s something about being outside, breathing the fresh…
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April 11, 2024
Your survival guide for springtime allergies
Like clockwork, here in upstate New York, the robins have returned, along with milder temperatures and budding trees. These are welcomed signs of longer, warmer, sunnier days ahead! But for many of my patients, it’s also the start of pollen allergies. When warmer temperatures arrive, and people get outdoors they’re faced with the spring’s biggest…
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February 19, 2024
Four New or Expanded Benefits for 2024
CDPHP is more than just your average health plan. In addition to coverage you can count on when you’re sick, you also have access to programs and services designed to help you and your family live your healthiest lives. New for 2024, CDPHP members on most fully-insured commercial plans (those who have fully-insured coverage through…
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February 14, 2024
How doulas and midwives differ
Every pregnant person’s birthing journey needs and preferences are different. That’s why it’s important to make a plan for who you want to include on your support team. As you consider your options, you may wonder about the differences between doulas and midwives. Here are some key facts about both. What is a doula? A…
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January 02, 2024
A New Patient Guide for a Successful First Doctor’s Appointment
While it might seem as simple as picking up the phone, getting established at a new doctor’s office can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips for finding the right provider, getting an appointment, and making the most of your first visit. Getting established with a primary care provider is one of the most important steps…
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December 13, 2023
Give Yourself the Gift of Good Mental Health
The holidays can be a magical time of year and often conjure up images of sparkling trees, falling snow, and families gathered to exchange meals, gifts, and pleasantries. But for the millions of Americans suffering with mental illness, the holidays can be anything but the most wonderful time of the year. According to the National…
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