Health Updates & News
Where to Find After Hours Care
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At River Bend Medical Associates, your health is our priority. We work with local urgent care centers to ensure that you have access to after-hours care. Our on-call physician can provide an after hours phone consult, but urgent care facilities allow for a medical assessment. Urgent care facilities offer many of the services that an […]
Triage Saves Lives
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Quite often in our line of work, what seems to be inconsequential turns out to be critical. That’s why I never taken anything for granted. Details matter. My favorite example of this is a story I have from a few years ago, when I received a call from an elderly man whose chief complaint was […]
TravWell by the CDC
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TravWell by the CDC This app catches our attention because it not only has incredibly helpful features that aid with travel safety, but it also has features that can be accessed in remote areas without a WIFI connection. Some of our favorite features include the ability to store your travel documents, find emergency numbers for […]
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
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The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a cozy, welcoming source of information, security, and comfort for members of Sacramento’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Conveniently located in Downtown Sacramento, the community center offers a wealth of resources, meetings, and events. Seven days a week, anyone can drop in and get assistance with any issue […]
New Guidelines for HPV from the CDC
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The CDC has now updated their guidelines for the HPV vaccine for children between 10 and 11 years old. Instead of three vaccinations, now adolescents at that age should receive just two doses, at least six months apart. The CDC has made this recommendation based on the latest research on the efficacy of the HPV […]
MyFitness Pal
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A Brief Review of MyFitnessPal One of our favorite apps is MyFitness Pal. For best results, we suggest using it in conjunction with our Brittany, our Registered Dietician. She works under close medical supervision to help you reach your health goals. Even if you are not enrolled, keeping an accurate food journal has a variety […]
Medicare and Chronic Care Management
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MEDICARE and Chronic Care Management: How can we help YOU? Are you a MEDICARE beneficiary? Do you have a condition that requires you to take a medication regularly or make regular visits to the clinic for management or exacerbations? CHRONIC conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, high cholesterol, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)/emphysema do […]
LGBT Immunization Recommendations
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In addition to standard adult immunization recommendations, men that have sex with men face very specific healthcare challenges. There are several vaccines that can help reduce the LGBT community’s heightened risk factors. These handout that we are able to provide you with should help your provider know which vaccines to schedule you for, and it […]