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Eating Healthy While Staying at Home
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic is hitting everyone hard. I’ve personally found myself bouncing around between several different emotions – disbelief, sadness, feeling completely overwhelmed, and more. Another side effect? Being quarantined at home has meant ready access to the fridge and pantry, including all my kids’ snacks. That’s right – I’ve become…
#Healthy LivingCOVID-19 Update: A Message from CDPHP President and CEO, Dr. John Bennett
To all CDPHP customers, providers, employers, and the entire Capital Region community: The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting everyone hard, but we will get through this. I want to reassure you that CDPHP is doing its part to help us persevere. We have expanded telehealth and mental telehealth services for our members; we are giving…
#Healthy LivingStay Healthy at Home with These Simple Tips
During this unprecedented period, we’re all spending a lot of time at home. No matter the location or size, so many of us in recent weeks have seen our homes transform to become our office, local school, place of worship, gym, coffee shop, and much more. Let’s face it – that type of change can…
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COVID-19 Update: A Message from Dr. John Bennett
As New York and the nation begin the process of reopening following the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to let you know that CDPHP is here for you, as we have been for the last 35+ years. While many of us are looking forward to getting back into the office and reconnecting with family, friends, and…
#NewsFuture of Health Care after COVID-19: How Telehealth is Providing a Catalyst for a Change
In the coming, post-COVID-19 world, there will be a real opportunity to put patients back in the health care driver’s seat, providing services at a time, space, and place that’s convenient for even the busiest of lifestyles. That means, creating a new front door, so to speak, through which patients can access care in a…
#NewsPregnant 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…
#Healthy Living7 Tips For Seeking Non-Coronavirus Care (and Maintaining Your Health in the Process)
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…
#Healthy LivingFood 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…
#How-ToTaking Those First Steps: Accessing Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Often times, the toughest part of maintaining your mental and physical health is figuring out where to start. This is especially true for those living with a substance use disorder. If you or a loved one is misusing drugs or alcohol, or dealing with addiction, the first step to seeking treatment can be difficult to…
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