Happy Halloween Wishing you a day filled with treats, smiles, and maybe just a few friendly frights. Hope it’s a spooktacular one!
Black Friday is coming early here at Family Physicians! A perfect gift idea for yourself. For a limited time, all orders of compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide purchased between November 1st – December 31st, 2024 will be $100 off per 4 week vial. Want to learn more about it? Have some questions that need to be answered? Come meet Dr. Goedken at our OPEN HOUSE! You can meet him in person, get your questions answered, and realize how nice it is to have a provider you can trust during this new journey you are about to begin. Open House Wednesday, November 6th 5:30pm @ the Family Physicians Office Text Us Your Name to Reserve Your Seat! 319-206-4021
October is Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize the vital role physical therapists play in improving lives. Whether it’s helping people recover from injury, manage chronic pain, or regain mobility after surgery, physical therapists provide personalized care to enhance patients’ quality of life. This month highlights their dedication to empowering people to move better and live healthier. It’s a chance to appreciate their hard work and the positive impact they have on physical wellness and recovery.
NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to remind all women their best defense is early detection.
Early detection of breast cancer significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival. Regular screening methods, such as mammograms, can identify breast cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear. When detected early, breast cancer is more likely to be confined to the breast and treated effectively with less aggressive therapies. Self-examinations and clinical exams also play a crucial role in recognizing any unusual changes. This would be a perfect month to schedule a mammogram.
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Fall is a time of transition, offering a perfect opportunity to embrace wellness. As the days cool and the leaves change, we find ourselves drawn to slower, more intentional routines. It’s a season to nourish both body and mind—warming foods, outdoor walks in crisp air, and embracing wellness in the fall helps us feel grounded, recharged, and ready for the months ahead.
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What a beautiful day in Iowa for the last day of September. Last week we had our patients come in for their flu shot, we just want to remind you to get yours done too!
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We have some exciting news, we are coming to Vinton! Our provider supervised weight loss injections will now be offered in the Vinton area. Call and schedule an appointment with us today 319-365-7581.
What a beautiful Saturday in Iowa for a walk. Our nurse Tanya had fun with her family walking for Alzheimers, “The Kitterman Krew”. Alzheimer’s: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Brain cell connections and the cells themselves degenerate and die, eventually destroying memory and other important mental functions. Memory loss and confusion are the main symptoms. No cure exists, but medications and management strategies may temporarily improve symptoms. Symptoms: Requires a medical diagnosis. Memory loss and confusion are the main symptoms. People may experience: Cognitive: mental decline, difficulty thinking and understanding, confusion in the evening hours, delusion, disorientation, forgetfulness, making things up, mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, inability to create new memories, inability to do simple math, or inability to recognize common things. Behavioral: aggression, agitation, difficulty with self care, irritability, meaningless repetition of own words, personality changes, lack of restraint, or wandering and getting lost Mood: anger, […]
