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    Growing Doctor Referrals With Physician Liaisons

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    Despite the influx of digital technologies into virtually every aspect of our everyday lives, healthcare is still a very human business. As a result, healthcare providers still heavily rely on positive relationships with their referring doctors and other healthcare professionals (HCPs). While leading health systems and hospitals have long employed teams of on-the-ground “physician liaisons” to protect and grow their vital referral sources, today leading multilocation specialty practices do the same. But traditional physician liaison strategies are no longer enough. So, how can healthcare providers of all sizes adapt their strategies to drive growth—and thrive? In our latest podcast, join…

  • Personal Training

    Election Anxiety Is Telling You Something

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. Americans are anxious about the election. The American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey found that, as of August, politics was the leading cause of stress for seven out of 10 adults across party lines. In a poll from a mental-health-care company the same month, 79 percent of respondents reported that the presidential election made them feel anxious this year, and more than half thought about the election every day. Now that the election is imminent, one can only assume that Americans’ anxiety is even higher. Many U.S.…

  • Home Health Care

    Understanding jaundice in newborns | HealthPartners Blog

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    After months of waiting, your baby has finally arrived. As you navigate the excitement of these first days, you’re likely paying close attention to the many ways they’re already growing, and the advice their doctor has given you at the hospital and during well-baby checkups. During this time, changes in your baby’s skin texture or coloration are common. But if you’ve noticed a yellow tinge to their skin, your child may have jaundice – and you may be wondering what this means for your baby’s health. Jaundice is a condition that adds a yellowish color to the skin and the…

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    Pros and cons of newborn circumcision

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    Circumcision, the removal of the foreskin from a penis, has been practiced for centuries. While it’s commonly done for religious or cultural reasons, circumcision has also historically been recommended as a form of preventive care. It can be performed at any age, but it’s most commonly done for newborns. If you’re wondering whether to have your newborn baby circumcised, it’s important to understand the full picture. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that the benefits of circumcision outweigh the low risks of the procedure. However, these benefits can also be achieved with thorough hygiene. Unless certain health factors are present,…

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    Foods to avoid and choose when you have a sore throat

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    Dealing with a sore throat can be incredibly uncomfortable. Whether it’s a scratchy irritation or full-blown pain every time you swallow, it’s a sensation we’ve all experienced at some point. Usually, a sore throat is caused by a viral infection, allergies, or even just overuse of your voice. Regardless of the cause, one thing’s for sure: what you eat and drink can either soothe or aggravate your condition. Certain foods may irritate the throat further, while others provide relief, helping to reduce inflammation and pain. Knowing what to avoid and what to consume can make a huge difference in your…

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    The Dilemma at the Center of McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    The promise of the American food supply is that you can eat anything and not get sick. You can usually assume that whatever you buy from a grocery store or fast-food joint won’t land you in a hospital. But lately, foodborne-illness outbreaks seem to be distressingly regular. On Tuesday, the CDC reported 49 cases and one death linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders tainted with E. coli. In the past week, hundreds of waffle and pancake products were voluntarily recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. Listeria, in particular,  has been a problem of late: Earlier in October, more than 11 million…

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    Medicare and Obesity – HealthyWomen

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    For millions of people living with obesity, the class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 agonists have been game-changers (think Wegovy and Zepbound). Studies show that people on these medications can lose more weight than they can with just lifestyle changes alone. But for one group of Americans — people on Medicare — at least some of these drugs have been off-limits because Medicare is not allowed to cover medications prescribed for the sole purpose of weight loss. With ample evidence that obesity itself increases numerous health risks and new indications that these drugs lower risks of heart disease and…

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    The Facts About Cold Capping

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, right around the same time the first FDA-approved cold cap came out. I’d heard about the potential hair-saving helmet on the news, and I crossed all my follicles that it could work for me as I prepared to start chemotherapy. Unfortunately, I wasn’t a candidate for scalp cooling therapy. Back then, the cooling devices were only approved for early-stage breast cancer and less potent types of chemo. I was stage 3 and taking doxorubicin, also known as the “red devil.” So, yeah, pretty potent stuff. Although I was disappointed that I couldn’t…

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    Why your chest hurts: Causes of chest pain

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    If you start to experience chest pain, your first thought may be that you’re having a heart attack. However, even though chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, there are many causes of chest pain – and some aren’t even related to your heart. It’s also important to know that many conditions that cause chest pain are nothing to worry about. However, some can be life threatening. Call 911 if the chest pain is new, starts suddenly or doesn’t go away after you rest or take medication. You should also get immediate medical attention if you…

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    Signs that you have a healthy heart

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    Your heart works around the clock, silently pumping life-giving blood to every corner of your body. It’s one of the most vital organs, yet often the least thought about—until something goes wrong. Whether you are young or mid-age, it’s important to know how well your heart is working. But how do you know if your heart is doing well? Many of us go through life without really stopping to consider what the signs of a healthy heart look like. Fortunately, you don’t need to wait for a scare to know how well your heart is functioning. From how quickly you…