The COVID-19 pandemic has altered how medical services are delivered, both for urgent and routine needs. With social distancing awareness and limits on access to facilities and walk-in traffic, face-to-face visits with doctors have become less common; however, telehealth solutions have minimized the … [Read more...] about Apricus Healthcare Model Increases Access to Physicians, Treatment
Flagstaff Family Care
Staying Current with Routine Medical Care
Your medical providers in Flagstaff are here for you! While we ask that you practice social distancing, we do not ask you to practice medical social distancing and want to be sure that you are not delaying routine medical care. COVID-19 has brought new challenges to our lives, particularly for … [Read more...] about Staying Current with Routine Medical Care
Did You Know This About Dementia?
Dementia is a medical condition that can be caused by a number of things. Today, with the isolation we are living in, we have more time to notice problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Depression affects memory and thinking. Forgetfulness and mild confusion can be seen in both dementia and … [Read more...] about Did You Know This About Dementia?
Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of our lives upside down and has created unique challenges to raising a family. With many libraries closed and story times canceled, my partner and I have sought strategies to support our young child’s development while creating opportunities to share joy and … [Read more...] about Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
Preparing Students to Go Back to School
Summer vacation is coming to an end. There is much to do to get teens and preteens ready and motivated to return to the rigorous schedules of academics, sports and afterschool activities. Once classes start, it’s hard to work things in, so here are a few items to think about now. Sports … [Read more...] about Preparing Students to Go Back to School
Taking an Integrative Approach to Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that can go undiagnosed because it does not necessarily cause any symptoms, but can lead to other very serious health conditions. Metabolic syndrome is defined by its five components: high blood pressure, elevated fasting blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol, … [Read more...] about Taking an Integrative Approach to Metabolic Syndrome
Hello Spring! Hello Allergies!
We all look forward to spring, with the warming days, the increased daylight, the daffodils and crocuses, the tulips blooming and the trees budding. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? That is, unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy and runny nose, and … [Read more...] about Hello Spring! Hello Allergies!