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Today marks the official start of autumn, also known as fall! The air is turning crisp, the leaves are beginning to change, and the rhythm of life shifts as we move into a new season. Just like nature transitions, this is the perfect time to check in with your health and set yourself up for success through the colder months ahead.
Nourish Your Body with Fall Foods
Autumn brings plenty of seasonal produce, apples, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, and hearty greens. These are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to help keep your immune system strong as flu and cold season approaches.
Refresh Your Routine
Shorter days and cooler weather can make it harder to stay active, but moving your body is key for your physical and mental health. Even brisk walks among the fall leaves can do wonders for energy and mood.
Prioritize Rest
As the days grow shorter, our bodies naturally crave more rest. Listen to your body and make sure you’re getting quality sleep. Good sleep is one of the strongest ways to support immunity and mental clarity.
Seasonal Check-In
Fall is also a great time to schedule routine checkups, flu shots, or talk with your provider about ways to boost your wellness, whether it’s weight management, hormone health, or other preventive care.
Just like the leaves remind us that change is natural, autumn is a season of fresh beginnings. Take this opportunity to recommit to your health and create habits that will carry you through the rest of the year feeling strong and well.
🍂 Happy Fall from all of us at Family Physicians of Cesar Rapids, we’re here to support you every step of the way!
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As we continue updating our space, our hearts remain the same. We are so thankful for our wonderful patients, your patience during construction, and the opportunity to care for you and your family. While things may look a little messy for a while, we’re still here offering the same compassionate care you’ve come to know and trust, from primary care and wellness visits to weight loss, hormone therapy, sports physicals, and so much more. Thank you for growing with us. We can’t wait to welcome you into our refreshed space soon!
This summer, we’re so thankful to have Lucy and Mela helping at our front desk! From welcoming you with a smile to answering phones, scheduling appointments, and keeping everything running smoothly, they’ve jumped right in and have been such a blessing to our office. Their kindness, positive attitudes, and willingness to help have made a difference for both our team and our patients. If you see them during your next visit, we’d love for you to say hello and help us give them a warm Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids welcome!
Sports season will be here before we know it, and appointment times fill up quickly! If your child is due for an annual Well Child Exam, we may be able to complete the sports physical during that visit. If it cannot be combined with the annual well visit, sports physicals are available for $45, are not billed through insurance, and payment is due at the time of service (immunization are not included with sports physicals). ✅ Be sure to bring your school form to the appointment! Call our office today to schedule your appointment, we’re here to help your athlete start the season healthy and ready to play!
