Are you guilty of putting off a doctor's visit? Do the reminder emails and postcards come in and get sent straight to the trash bin? If you are, you’re not alone. 31% of Americans delayed trips to the doctor in 2020, and more than 50% of seniors canceled appointments altogether. While fears surrounding COVID-19 contributed to this number, Americans have been consistently avoiding doctors and check-ups for years. Yearly check-ups and regular doctor visits are a crucial part of maintaining our …
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COVID-19 Vaccine Breakdown
The vaccines are here! It’s been over a year since the Coronavirus turned everything upside down. The entire world went into complete lockdown, separating friends, families, and loved ones around the planet. As a whole, the world has seen over 132 million cases and more than 2 million deaths. The United States alone has over 30 million cases and 500 thousand deaths and counting. We’ve celebrated birthdays, weddings, and new births via the internet, wondering when, if ever, we’d get back to …
Prepareathon – Be Ready For Hurricane Season
Always be prepared. We know, we know, it's only April, but hurricane season isn't that far away. Typically hurricane season in the United States runs from June 1st to the end of November; however, just like so many other things, 2020 might have changed that. After the record-breaking 2020 hurricanes, NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - is considering starting the season even earlier. While this hasn't yet happened, you should still begin to prepare because June 1st is …
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The Importance of Getting Your Flu Shot
“It’s time to get your flu shot!” You’re probably used to hearing those words every year about this time. There are many reasons why getting your flu shot is important every year, but even more so this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll explain why the flu shot is important, and how it can keep you, your family, and the medical community safer this winter. The flu shot is a vaccine. We’ve discussed the importance of vaccines in a previous blog post, which explains what vaccines are and …
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Keeping Your Kids Safe as They Head Back to School
The spread of Coronavirus has affected all aspects of our daily lives, including what it may look like to return to school in a few weeks. Kids may only be returning to campuses part-time, or to significantly reduced class sizes. What should you do to prepare your kids for returning to school in the midst of a pandemic? If you or a family member would like to be tested for COVID-19, you can schedule an appointment here to come to your nearest Neighbors Emergency Center …
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