Everyday Health & Wellness
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National Influenza Vaccination Week Reminder – It’s Not Too Late!
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In 2025, National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1st-7th. This is a reminder that if you haven’t been vaccinated against the flu yet, it’s not too late, schedule your shot today!
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New eHealth System
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Effective December 1st, River Bend Medical Associates officially transitioned to the MyChart app through the Epic electronic health system. As part of this upgrade, we will no longer be using Klara for messaging.
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
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This November, take the time to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, there are over 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S., with 3 million new cases diagnosed each year, and the CDC estimates that amount will double by 2060. Alzheimer’s dementia is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that…
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Preventing Illness this Fall and Winter
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There are many things to love and enjoy with the changing seasons, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but getting sick is not one of them. Here are some tips to staying healthy this fall and winter.
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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
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September is Healthy Aging Month. As we age, we become aware of the changes in our minds and bodies. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with those changes. It may also prevent some health problems and help make the most of your life. You can celebrate Healthy Aging Month by practicing these five…
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September is Pain Awareness Month
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Everyone experiences pain on occasion, but millions of people suffer from persistent pain. Living with chronic pain can be incapacitating and adversely affect your everyday life. When pain is persistent, it’s important to seek the help of your family doctor to get to the root of the problem and for treatments for symptom relief. Understanding…
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How To Choose a Primary Care Doctor You Can Talk To
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If you don’t have a primary care doctor or aren’t comfortable with the one you have, it may be time to find a new one. It is important to find a primary care physician you can be open with and talk to freely.
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Diverticulitis
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Diverticulitis is a painful digestive condition. Most of the time, diverticulitis heals easily with the right treatment.
