Mindful Eating this Holiday Season

Mindful Eating The holiday season can be a joyous time spent with our loved ones. For many people, it can also be a bit stressful due to the temptation that comes along with our common seasonal foods.   This is why mindful eating is essential. Mindful eating involves observing how the food makes you feel…

Fall Fitness Tips

Staying Active and Healthy as the Weather Cools: Fall Fitness Tips Ahh, the sweet season of fall. The days of pumpkin spice everything, back-to-school shopping, and yards full of colorful leaves are upon us. As the seasons change, many people find it hard to keep themselves motivated about their fitness. Whether it’s staying consistent despite…

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Take Control of Your Healthcare Online

In this article: Book Your Appointment Online Access Your Healthcare Records via FollowMyHealth® Helpful Tips for FollowMyHealth® Mobile App Register and Complete Your Paperwork at Home Book Your Appointment Online Take control of your healthcare with easy, convenient online access! To start, book your next appointment on our website. Simply click the “Book Appointment” button…

Suicide Prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month It’s essential to shed light on the topic of suicide because it affects millions of Americans every year. Though the conversation isn’t easy to have, silence can have tragic results. The goal of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is to shift public perception and spread hope and vital information to…

Monkeypox

What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. This virus is in the same family of the virus that causes smallpox—although smallpox is more extreme. Contrary to popular belief, Monkeypox is not a new virus. It was discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred…

Vaccine Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Flu season is just around the corner, and because of the nature of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this fall. The flu vaccine doesn’t prevent you from contracting COVID-19, and the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t prevent you from contracting the flu—so, both vaccines…

The Importance of Cultural Competency in Psychology

Minority Mental Health Month   What is Cultural Competency The AHA (American Hospital Association) defines a culturally competent healthcare system as one that “acknowledges the importance of culture, incorporates the assessment of cross-cultural relations, recognizes the potential impact of cultural differences, expands cultural knowledge, and adapts services to meet culturally unique needs.” The first step…