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February 12, 2021
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on how your heart health is impacted by tobacco use. Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single largest cause of death in the United States, and that it kills more than 700,000 people every year?1 About 1 in 3 of…
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February 09, 2021
Six self-care tips for parenting during a pandemic
Attention: Moms. Dads. Don’t forget about yourselves! Working your full-time jobs from home. Balancing caring for your children along with their educational needs. Learning hybrid school schedules and finding the motivation deep within to know what day it is so the kids don’t miss in-person learning days. Cooking, cleaning, laundry. Repeat. I see you. I…
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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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