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October 16, 2020
Kids, School, and Anxiety During COVID-19
The 2020 school year looks and feels different. Children board school busses wearing masks. Parents of older children with hybrid schedules consisting of remote and in-person learning struggle to keep schedules straight. The changes, adjustments, and uncertainty can be difficult—especially for children. CDPHP Behavioral Medical Director of Children’s Services Vanessa Toney Bobb MD, PhD offers…
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August 14, 2020
Preventive Care: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What to Expect
With health and safety front and center these days, you may be on the fence about going to the doctor’s office. But if anything, it’s more important than ever to engage in your own health and wellbeing. Most of us think about medical care when something goes wrong or we’re not feeling well. But what…
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July 02, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Out-of-Area Health Coverage
While no one likes to think of getting sick or injured when out of town, it’s important to know the details of your health care coverage, should the need arise.
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June 02, 2020
A Step-by-Step Guide to the ER Anywhere App
If you’re experiencing a medical condition―such as shortness of breath, high fever, or a bad scrape or cut―and you’re not sure whether you should go the emergency room (ER), ER Anywhere is the perfect solution. ER Anywhere is a virtual emergency medicine service―powered by United Concierge Medicine―that allows you to connect with a physician 24/7…
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May 14, 2020
Food Safety in the Age of Coronavirus
The news that the coronavirus can live on surfaces has many people worried about food safety. While experts say there is no reason to think the virus can be spread by food, that doesn’t mean that you can forgo basic food safety habits. A few rules to eat by Pandemic or not, you should always…
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March 03, 2020
Need to See Your Doctor? Read This to See How Soon That Should Happen
In today’s fast-paced world, we’re pretty used to getting what we want, when we want it. Information is readily available in the palm of your hand day or night (what did we do before Google?!) and packages are sent directly to your door in less than 24 hours. Want food from your favorite restaurant but…
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