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Prioritize your mental health

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed amidst the festive hustle and bustle. Remember, while the holidays are a time for fun, it’s also crucial to prioritize your mental health.
Here are a few tips to stay stress-free:
  • Set Realistic Expectations: Embrace imperfections—no holiday is perfect!
  • Take Breaks: Step back when things get hectic. A short walk or some deep breaths can do wonders.
  • Stay Connected: Reach out to friends and family; sharing joy (or stress) can lighten the load.
  • Practice Self-Care: Make time for activities you love, whether it’s reading, cooking, or simply relaxing.
Enjoy the magic of the season while keeping your peace of mind intact!

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September Is Healthy Aging® Month

As you age, you may notice changes in your bones, joints, muscles, and skin. September is Healthy Aging® Month and gives you a chance to learn about these conditions and share what you’ve discovered with others. It’s a time for you to focus on your health and help those around you do the same. A wonderful resource is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) It offers more than 40 Health Topics with information related to symptoms, treatment, and tips for daily living.

Share these resources:

You can also order some materials about these and other topics for free by visiting the NIAMS Publication Ordering System or calling toll free at 877–226–4267 (for telecommunications support, dial 711). Many publications are available in other languages besides English, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

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Let’s Get Physicals

Family vacations, pool parties, cookouts, camping trips, fishing, bowling ‒ heck, even making ice cream ‒ all might make your list of things to do with your kids this summer.

Make space for one more important item ‒ a sports physical for your child or children. Hey there, busy parents! It’s time to add another item to your summer checklist, but trust us, this one’s a game-changer: the all-important sports physical! 🏆

While you’re juggling beach trips and battling the back-to-school shopping crowds, July sneaks in as the perfect time to get your little athletes cleared for takeoff. Think of it as your pre-season parenting win!

So, what’s the deal with these check-ups? Let’s break it down:

  • Medical History Rewind: A quick trip down memory lane for your kiddo’s health.
  • Physical Exam Extravaganza: Height, weight, heart, lungs – the works!
  • Vaccine Catch-Up (if needed): Because germs don’t play fair.
  • Paperwork Party: All those forms you need? Consider them done!

The doc will make sure your future sports star is fit for action, checking everything from blood pressure to flexibility. It’s like a pit stop for your child’s body before the big race!

Here’s a pro-tip: Annual physicals and sports physicals can often be a package deal. Two birds, one stone – parenting efficiency at its finest!

Remember, this isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s your chance to chat about any worries you have about your child’s health. No question is too small when it comes to your MVP!

So, team parents, let’s get this show on the road! A quick visit now means a season full of cheering from the sidelines later. Ready, set, schedule that appointment! 🎉

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The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.

This May, Using this link to Mental Health America will help you:

LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.
ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.
For anyone struggling with the pressure of today’s world, feeling alone, or wondering if they can feel better, this is Where to Start.

2024 Mental Health Month Toolkit

Boise Heath Haus has no direct affiliation with Mental Health America, but found this information helpful for our patients.

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April Showers bring more than flowers. Good hygiene is critical for preventing the spread of infectious diseases and helps you lead a long, healthy life.

Good personal hygiene involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and healthy. It is important for maintaining both physical and mental health.

In people with poor personal hygiene, the body provides an ideal environment for germs to grow, leaving it vulnerable to infection.

On a social level, people may avoid a person with poor personal hygiene, which may result in isolation and loneliness.

Follow this link for more information: Personal Hygiene

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Get on the ball during March Madness and schedule your Annual Wellness.

About Your Annual Wellness.

Your annual preventive health exam, also known as your well visit or annual physical, is important. This check-up is a wonderful opportunity to prioritize your well-being, ensuring we catch any potential health concerns early on, before they have a chance to escalate.

Think of it as a dedicated time to focus on your wellness journey, guided by your trusted primary care physician. Together, we’ll navigate through important screening tests, vaccinations, and other essential health assessments tailored to your needs.

The best part? Most insurance plans generously cover your annual wellness exam, without requiring a copay. It’s our way of making sure you have access to the care you deserve.

We understand that the array of components involved in a wellness visit might seem overwhelming, but fret not—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Here are some tips to help prepare for your visit.

What if I need to ask my doctor about a specific medical issue?
If you have a specific medical concern to discuss with your doctor, it’s considered part of a follow-up or “sick” visit. These visits may involve copayments, coinsurance, or deductible payments, depending on your insurance policy. If you wish to address concerns during your wellness visit, please inform us when scheduling your appointment. If time allows after completing the wellness portion of your visit, we can address these concerns, as well.

A Follow-up or “sick” visit may include;

  • Treatment of chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure
  • Addressing new problems or complaints
  • New prescription medications or refills
  • Lab or imaging tests
  • Referrals to specialists
  • Exploring additional treatment options

What are the most important points I need to keep in mind?
Review your insurance plan’s summary of benefits before your appointment to understand what your insurance company will or will not cover.

When scheduling a wellness visit, clearly state that you would like to make an appointment for your annual wellness or preventive care exam. This will help the clinic prepare for your visit and bill your insurance company appropriately.

When you check in for your appointment on the day of your visit, you will again have the opportunity to inform us if you have any concerns you would like to address.  Again, anticipate that you may be asked to schedule a separate appointment for this.  Our goal is to address your preventative care to keep you as healthy as possible!

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Happy New Year to you too! Here's to making 2025 your healthiest year yet! We're excited to partner with you on your wellness journey and help you feel your absolute best. Start the year off right by booking your annual wellness check-up - it's one of the best gifts you can give yourself! Don't forget to stay on top of those important preventive screenings too. Your health is worth celebrating, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Here's to a vibrant, healthy 2025!

Exercise Regularly

Eat Right

Protect Yourself From COVID-19, the Flu, and RSV

Get Enough Sleep

Stick to Your Plan

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A guide to Fall vaccine options

It’s the first time we have vaccines for all three fall respiratory viruses that hospitalize and kill hundreds of thousands annually. This is a big deal, that is, if we utilize them. So, we thought collecting information about them in one place would be helpful. This is the what, who, and when for each.

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Saint Alphonsus (SAMG) August Mammogram Bus Schedule!

Check out the Saint Alphonsus (SAMG) August Mammogram Bus Schedule!
Call 208-367-8787 to get scheduled for any of the locations below:

8/03/2023: SAMG Garrity 1150 N Sister Catherine Way, Nampa, ID 83687 
8/07/2023: SAMG Overland 
8/08/2023: Garden Valley Senior Center 
8/09/2023: Jordan Valley High School AND Nampa Police Department 
8/10/2023: Idaho City Visitor’s Center 
8/11/2023 Valor Health 1202 E Locust St. Emmett, ID 
8/14/2023: Weiser Senior Center AND Full Circle Health 
8/15/2023: Adams County Health Center 205 N Berkley St Council, ID 83612
8/16/2023: Cascade Medical Center 402 Lake Cascade Pkwy, Cascade, ID 83611 
8/18/2023 – 8/27/2023: Western Idaho Fair 
8/29/2023: Nampa City Hall 
8/30/2023: Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID
8/31/2023: SAMG Fruitland

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Water Safety

Safety Tips from the CDC

What do surfing, fishing, water skiing, and swimming have in common? They are all lots of fun…and they all take place in, on, or around the water! Water activities are a great way to stay cool and have a good time with your friends or your family. Take along these tips — and your common sense — to get wet, make waves, and have a blast!

Top Ten Tips

 

  • DO learn to swim. If you like to have a good time doing water activities, being a strong swimmer is a must.
  • DO take a friend along. Even though you may be a good swimmer, you never know when you may need help. Having friends around is safer and just more fun!
  • DO know your limits. Watch out for the “too’s” — too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much hard activity.
  • DO swim in supervised (watched) areas only, and follow all signs and warnings.
  • DO wear a life jacket when boating , jet skiing, water skiing, rafting, or fishing.
  • DO stay alert to currents. They can change quickly! If you get caught in a strong current, don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you have passed through it. Near piers, jetties (lines of big rocks), small dams, and docks, the current gets unpredictable and could knock you around. If you find it hard to move around, head to shore. Learn to recognize and watch for dangerous waves and signs of rip currents — water that is a weird color, really choppy, foamy, or filled with pieces of stuff.
  • DO keep an eye on the weather. If you spot bad weather (dark clouds, lighting), pack up and take the fun inside.
  • DON’T mess around in the water. Pushing or dunking your friends can get easily out of hand.
  • DON’T dive into shallow water. If you don’t know how deep the water is, don’t dive.
  • DON’T float where you can’t swim. Keep checking to see if the water is too deep, or if you are too far away from the shore or the poolside.

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