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Add Telemedicine to Your List of Healthcare Options
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Add Telemedicine to Your List of Healthcare Options

15 Dec 2020

By Shelley Cooper, Ed.D, MAT, BSBA Diversity Telehealth, LLC Telehealth has been around for a few years but has not received as much attention until now, when Covid-19 disrupted healthcare access. You might be asking, “What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?” Telemedicine is characterized as medical services delivered ... Read More »

Struggling to catch enough zzz’s?
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Struggling to catch enough zzz’s?

16 Oct 2020

There’s an app for that! Whether you want to drift off to sweet sounds of nature, white noise, or a bedtime story, download one of these apps today to get the sleep you need. Sweet dreams! 1. Headspace Headspace has made a name for itself as a meditation app, but it’s ... Read More »

Sleep Hygiene Matters
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Sleep Hygiene Matters

16 Oct 2020

Paying attention to sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways that you can set yourself up for better sleep. Strong sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Keeping a stable sleep schedule, making your bedroom comfortable and free of ... Read More »

Getting an Autistic Child to Snooze
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Getting an Autistic Child to Snooze

16 Oct 2020

By Sydney Walls Contributor Growing up, I often awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of feet shuffling on the other side of my bedroom door. I heard cups and plates being moved, liquids being poured, and squeals from my brother. My brother has nonverbal autism. Autistic ... Read More »

Race and Sleep Disorders
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Race and Sleep Disorders

16 Oct 2020

What’s the Connection? Racial and ethnic disparities are a developing field in sleep research with much still to be learned about this important topic. Our Health Matters™ offers an introduction to the current research about the causes and implications of the unequal burdens of sleeping problems in America. How is ... Read More »

Why Does My Doctor Need This Information?
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Why Does My Doctor Need This Information?

19 Aug 2020

Collecting patient information is a big part of healthcare coordination. By American Academy of Family Physicians Medical forms are an important part of your patient records. They help your healthcare provider understand your health concerns, family health history, manage billing, and protect your privacy. It is important that you provide ... Read More »

The Benefits of Going to a Geriatric Specialist
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The Benefits of Going to a Geriatric Specialist

16 Jul 2020

First published in 2018. See the original article. By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in ... Read More »

Kids Learning All Summer
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Kids Learning All Summer

15 Jul 2020

While school has let out for the school year, you can still help your kids have productive learning time. Let’s keep fighting the pandemic and “flattening the curve.” Limit screen time and plan some creative learning activities.  Our Health Matters™ compiled a short list of educational websites, streaming services programming and ... Read More »

Managing Mild COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
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Managing Mild COVID-19 Symptoms at Home

21 May 2020

By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer If you or someone you love tests positive for COVID-19, your healthcare provider may advise you to stay home to monitor your symptoms and instruct you on ways to protect others around you from the spread of the disease. Currently, there is ... Read More »

Scams to Watch For During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Scams to Watch For During the COVID-19 Pandemic

21 May 2020

By Burton Kelso, Integral Computer Consultants Cyber criminals are always looking for ways to take advantage of people and the COVID-19 crisis is one of those opportunities. Be cautious since you may be spending more time online and with social media during this period of social distancing.  Remember 99% of ... Read More »

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