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Happy Halloween! Be Seen, Be Smart, Be Safe

Health Tips

Halloween is a magical time for children (and adults). They get to dress up, gather candy and tell jokes. Halloween tends to make medical professionals and law enforcement officers nervous because of the amounts of accidents and injuries that happen at this time of year.  We want all to have fun at Halloween and we […]

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Together let’s educate and increase awareness of breast cancer

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Breast cancer can be detected in its early stages by putting an emphasis on routine checks, forming a relationship with your primary care provider, and keeping up with regular recommended testing.  About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2022, alone, more than […]

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What is self-care and how can you practice it?

Health Tips

How can you improve your well-being by practicing self-care? The World Health Organization definition of self-care is “The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”. It is about looking after yourself so that […]

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Why is Direct Primary Care Important to Employers?

Direct Primary Care

In 2022, the total average employer cost, including premiums, rose to an estimated $15,013 per employee, up from $13,360 in 2021. Direct Primary Care is just a payment model – nothing else. It is transparent membership-based healthcare and not a replacement for health insurance (although it can be offered as a stand-alone service). At Exemplar […]

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Why Employers are Investing in Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a step that many progressive companies are taking to save money on healthcare costs while improving benefits. As “open enrollment” approaches, employers and employees will have the opportunity to switch health plans and consider switching their primary care provider. As healthcare costs continue to rise, DPC is becoming more popular […]

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Understanding Menopause

Health Tips

What happens and how does menopause feel? Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman’s last period. In the United States, approximately 1.3 million women become menopausal each year and it typically begins between the ages of 51 and 52. Though menopause is often associated with symptoms like hot flashes, these actually […]

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Communication with your primary care provider

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There is strong evidence that effective communication between you and your primary care provider (whether you see a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant) is essential for healthy aging. When the doctor-patient relationship works, patients experience better health outcomes.  Why is good communication with important? Research shows when patients are happier and reassured, they understand […]

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Healthy Aging = Living Longer

Part 2: Implications of Aging

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The major implication of healthy aging is that we live longer. That is a good outcome, however, living longer means that we increase in age and older age brings with it an increased risk for a number of chronic diseases. We all know that aging causes wrinkles and gray hair but what else is considered […]

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Tips for Healthy Aging

Part 1: 6 Tips for Aging Well

Health Tips

We know it’s not just about living longer; it’s about enjoying a healthier and happier extended life. To do this, you need to take care of your physical, mental, and cognitive health. Check out our top tips for healthy aging: 1. Watch what you eat and drink While it may seem like common sense, maintaining […]

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