Dr. John Shufeldt | CEO MeMD, LLC Is there a difference between people who don’t feel well and think they can work, and those who can’t? The difference is probably simply a…
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Author Archives: Kat Smith
After-Hours Access To Primary Care Physicians Linked to Fewer Emergency Room Visits
By Ann S. O’Malley | Abstract One goal of the Affordable Care Act is to improve patients’ access to primary care and the coordination of that care. An important ingredient in achieving…
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Health Brief: Volunteering & Your Health
How Giving Back Benefits Everyone A popular, non-selfish New Year’s resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or…
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Nutritional Care Packages
MeMD Guide: How to create a healthy care package Care packages can serve a valuable dual function. Not only do they provide someone in need with practical items to help them through…
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Sweat for a Cause
In no mood to face the gym? Volunteering can help you lose weight and make a difference (how’s that for motivation?). Here are a couple of way you can burn calories while…
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Flu Season Comes Early
The number of states reporting widespread flu activity has doubled to eight in the past week, according to this update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza, better known as…
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Why Your Company Needs a Virtual Doctor
By Jennifer Alsever | Inc. magazine. MeMD was featured in this month’s Inc. Magazine. “Telemedicine isn’t a new concept, but it has traditionally been reserved for people living in secluded areas of…
Read more >Skip the Waiting Room: Hop Online to See the Doctor
By Donna Fuscaldo, FOX Business. Whether it’s a common cold or a persistent cough, millions of Americans are needlessly flooding urgent care centers and emergency rooms when they get sick. For a…
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4 Holiday Health Hazards
Check out these top holiday health risks and what you can do to avoid them. Deep Fried Turkeys We have to admit, this sounds like it would be delicious – but aside…
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Avoid Holiday Party Weight Gain
Cookies, eggnog, late-night leftover turkey sandwiches – holiday party indulgences add up to at least a pound a year, and studies suggest that you never really take it off. Try these tips…
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