Healthy Food for a Happy Heart
When stress hits hard as it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart — at the top of the New Year, or […]
Chiropractic Care Offers Drug Pain Relief for Back Pain Sufferers
Lower back pain can be a short-term or chronic problem that can strike anyone of any age at any time. Whether you have a desk job or are on your feet all day, you are likely to experience an episode of lower back pain at some point in your life, along with tens of millions […]
Helping Manage The Cost of Asthma And COPD Inhalers
With the intense summer heat and horrible air quality, some people across the California Central Valley and other areas of the country are finding it difficult to breathe. When this happens, they quickly turn to their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhalers. Greater use of these devices means more refills are needed.For many […]
Expanded Health Insurance Options Increase Choices for Cancer Care
United Health care and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) announced a new multi-year agreement that will expand health care options and accessibility for many cancer patients at all four hospitals in the CTCA network. The new agreement, effective July 1, 2009, provides United Health care Options PPO customers access to more than 330 physicians […]
Help Your Kids Brush Up on Oral Care
You teach your kids to brush their teeth, yet every trip to the dentist reveals another cavity. But don’t fret. You’re not doing anything wrong — children can still develop dental cavities, or areas where harmful bacteria damage hard tooth structure, in spite of every precaution. In fact, tooth decay remains the most common chronic […]
What You Need To Know About CMS’ New Enhancing Oncology Model
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new payment model, the “Enhancing Oncology Care Model” (EOCM), which aims to improve cancer care for Medicare beneficiaries. This new model builds on the success of the previous Oncology Care Model (OCM), which was implemented in 2016. Here’s what you need to know about […]
The High-Performance Medical Group
In the constantly evolving landscape of healthcare, medical groups are facing increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while also maintaining financial viability. This has led to the rise of high-performance medical groups, which are characterized by their ability to consistently deliver high-quality care while also effectively managing costs. So, what exactly is a high-performance medical […]
7th Heaven Mom Advocates Prescription Drug Safety
If used moderately and as directed, prescription medicines help ease many health conditions and cure others. But some people don’t know the risks of keeping medications unsecured in the home, especially medications that have a high potential to be abused, such as stimulants, tranquilizers and pain relievers. Easy-to-find medicines can be abused by anyone entering […]
How One Simple Technology Solution Protects Patients’ End-Of-Life Decisions
End-of-life care is an essential aspect of healthcare that is often overlooked. Patients at the end of their lives should have the right to make decisions about their care and treatment, and these decisions should be respected and upheld by healthcare providers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and patients’ end-of-life decisions can be […]
5 Tips to Help Older Adults Stay Apart, Not Alone During COVID-19
Almost 42 million Americans identified as caregivers for an older adult prior to COVID-19. Overnight, it’s likely that millions more have joined their ranks.With COVID-19, there are added complications, notably physical separation. Some people are supporting older relatives who live far away while others may be close by, but are maintaining a safe distance. The […]