Between the hustle, the bustle, and the last-minute to-do lists, make sure you’re getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and most importantly, washing those hands! Flu season is here, and a little extra care goes a long way in keeping you healthy and able to enjoy every bit of December’s magic. As we count down to the holiday season, this is your friendly reminder to take care of you.
As we welcome a new month, we also bring attention to Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December 1–7) a time dedicated to shining a light on the millions of people living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). What Are Crohn’s & Colitis? • Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. • They can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, unintended weight loss, diarrhea, and inflammation that can impact daily life. • These conditions often come in cycles, periods of flare-ups and periods of remission. Why This Week Matters Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week helps: • Educate communities about the challenges individuals face. • Encourage earlier diagnosis, which can greatly improve long-term health. • Support research, which has led to new treatments, better symptom management, and improved quality of life for patients. • Show solidarity with patients who often manage invisible symptoms every single day. To […]
We hope your Thanksgiving holiday weekend was warm, joyful, and full of gratitude, even with the snowstorm many of us found ourselves shoveling through. Whether you spent the weekend cozy indoors or digging out driveways, we’re officially stepping into the magical season of December. As we welcome this month of lights, celebration, and new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to put your health at the top of your holiday list. If you’ve been thinking about beginning your weight-loss journey, now is a wonderful moment to call our office and learn more about our weight loss injections. Here’s to a festive, healthy, and hopeful December ahead!
We hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day.
Today, we are grateful for the treatments that help us feel better, move forward, and continue showing up for the moments that matter. We’re thankful for the researchers and innovators who dedicate their lives to discovering new medications, new technologies, and new possibilities for healing. Their work not only brings hope, it brings real change to patients and families every single day. We are reminded, too, that sometimes a medicine created to treat one condition ends up helping with another. These discoveries feel a bit like quiet miracles, unexpected breakthroughs that give patients a new chance, a new path, or a new kind of relief. As Thanksgiving approaches, we hold deep gratitude for progress, for science, for the teams pushing boundaries, and for every person whose work makes healing possible. May tomorrow be filled with appreciation, connection, and continued hope for the future of health.
As we begin the week of Thanksgiving, our hearts are especially full. We are so thankful for the incredible team that makes our doctor’s office feel more like a family. To our dedicated nurses, the ones who greet every patient with compassion, calm the worries no one else sees, and give their best even on the hardest days, thank you. You are the heartbeat of our office. To our behind-the-scenes staff who keep everything running smoothly, from scheduling and insurance to cleaning, organizing, and preparing every room, your work may not always be seen, but it is always felt. We couldn’t do what we do without you. And to our doctor, whose leadership, knowledge, and genuine care guide us all, thank you for setting the tone of kindness, excellence, and hope. This Thanksgiving week, we are grateful for our team, for the patients who trust us, and for the opportunity to care […]
Today, we pause to honor World Pancreatic Cancer Day, a day that carries deep meaning for so many families, including our own here at Family Physicians. In healthcare, we walk beside patients through some of their hardest chapters. Pancreatic cancer is one of those diagnoses that changes everything in a moment. It’s heavy, it’s frightening, and it demands strength most people never imagine they have. Yet every single day, we witness patients and families rising with courage, faith, and hope. We see the early mornings spent at appointments, the quiet moments of fear, the victories that feel small to the world but are everything to the person fighting. We see caregivers pouring out love, holding their breath through scans, and celebrating every stable result, every good day. And we carry those moments with us. Today, we wear purple for the warriors still fighting, for those who have passed, and for the families […]
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Weight Loss Injections Are Now More Affordable, Just in Time for the Holidays! As we approach the end of the year, many of us start reflecting on how we feel…our energy, our confidence, and our overall health. With the holidays right around the corner, it’s a season when we all want to feel our best. And now, there’s even more good news to support your journey. The price of weight loss injections has recently come down, making this powerful, medically guided tool more accessible for more patients. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start, this may be the opportunity you’ve been hoping for. Weight loss injections aren’t just about shedding pounds; they’re about improving your whole-body wellness. Under proper medical supervision, patients often experience meaningful health benefits, including: •Better blood sugar control and reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes •Lower blood pressure and improved heart health •Reduced inflammation and […]
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It was the perfect chance to tidy up the yard, finish those last-minute winter preparations, or maybe even get a head start hanging Christmas lights before the cold really settles in. Now that Monday is here, it’s a great time to shift that same energy toward taking care of yourself. The end of the year always sneaks up quickly, so this is the perfect moment to schedule any appointments you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s your annual checkup, lab work, or a conversation about your health goals. And don’t forget, flu season is officially here. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, we encourage you. A few minutes now can help keep you healthier all winter long. Let’s make the most of these last weeks of the year by staying proactive, staying healthy, and taking care of the one thing that matters most…you.
Today is World Kindness Day, a beautiful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference, not just for others, but for your own health too. Studies show that kindness can lower stress, boost mood, and even support heart health. When you practice kindness, whether it’s offering a smile, holding the door for someone, or checking in on a friend your body releases feel-good hormones like serotonin and oxytocin that promote emotional balance and overall well-being. We believe health is about more than just physical care, it’s about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. So today, we encourage you to be kind to others, and just as importantly, be kind to yourself. 💛 Take time to rest. 💛 Eat nourishing foods. 💛 Move your body. 💛 Speak gently to yourself. Together, let’s make kindness part of our daily health routine.
