The Daily Dose
CDPHP is so much more than a health insurance company. We share thoughts and advice to help you lead your healthiest life.
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When you’re sick: Make primary care your first call
One simple phone call could help save you time and money and give you better care when you’re sick. Be sure to call your primary care provider’s (PCP) office, first, when experiencing non-life-threatening illness or injury, like: Calling your PCP, first, could help you avoid unnecessary, lengthy wait times and potentially high-cost visits to an urgent…
#Healthy LivingThree important cancer screenings you need to know about
Preventive care like physical exams, screenings, tests, and vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. Regular cancer screenings are an especially important part of your preventive care because they can catch potential problems early when treatment is likely to work best. Some cancer screenings are only recommended if you have certain health conditions or…
#Healthy LivingFact or Fiction: Colorectal Cancer
Cancer can be a difficult subject to discuss, and no form of cancer causes more conversational discomfort than colorectal cancer – largely because the screening is often viewed as invasive, uncomfortable, and too overwhelming to consider.
#Medical ConditionsStaying 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…
#Healthy LivingConnectRx 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…
#Healthy Living7 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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