Yearly Archives: 2014

• New Years Resolutions

  Posted on December 30, 2014

  We are amazed at how fast the holiday season has gone by here in Mobile. We hope your Christmas was a very nice one.

  January 1 is a great date to build new habits in our daily regimens. This article has a few great ideas on how to start the year off the right way. If you can take just one idea from the list, then you are better off than before.

  We welcome calls from our patients at any time and wish everyone a healthy New Year!

   

• News from Camp Rap-A-Hope – the Making Spirits Bright Campaign

  Posted on December 10, 2014

  We would like to make note one more time that Access MD is excited to sponsor Mobile’s Camp Rap-A-Hope in the TV15 “Making Spirits Bright” campaign this year like we did last year.

  You probably know what Camp Rap-A-Hope is, but just in case, the camp’s mission is to give children who have cancer a camping experience they will never forget. It is a local charity here in Mobile, and offers year-long programming and week-long summer camps to kids ages 7 to 17. About 300 children participate, and they usually come from a 300 mile radius around Mobile.

  To see the TV15 video on the Camp and Access MD, click here. You can also learn more about the camp and the Making Spirits Bright campaign.

• Just how big is Blue Cross Blue Shield here in Alabama?

  Posted on December 6, 2014

  We found this article interesting, showing that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama provides 86% of the business insurance bought here in Alabama. Michigan had the second highest Blue Cross percentage for business insurance of all other states at 67%.

  We all knew that Blue Cross is the dominant insurance player in our state but as you can see it is much larger than what it is in other states.

  Here is the link for your review.

   

• Access MD and Camp Rap-A-Hope

  Posted on December 3, 2014

  Access MD is proud to sponsor once again Camp Rap-A-Hope as part of the “Making Spirits Bright” Christmas campaign by the Local15 television station.

  For more information, check out this link on the Local15 website ……

  Access MD’s support for Camp Rap-A-Hope goes back to the beginning of our practice. For years before that, Dr. Hashimi has been supportive of this organization in many capacities.

  You can make a donation to Camp Rap-A-Hope through the Local15 link above. On that page they have created a special “Wish List” of services for which they need funding. Please call us if you have any questions about this charity.

  AccessMD is excited to be able to give back to the community in this way.

• Holiday Office Schedule

  Posted on November 22, 2014

  Access MD Concierge Medicine will be closed during the holidays on the days you would expect, such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

  Of course, Access MD members can always pick up the phone and call us anytime. Likewise, if you need to come in and see us for an appointment, just let us know. We always welcome your calls and visits when there might be a health care issue we can address with you.

• Eating healthy over the holidays

  Posted on November 15, 2014

  As you know, the coming holidays are quite festive. We will all see lots of friends and family members, and great food will be central to our activities.

  So what are the secrets to having a good time but not overeating? Here is a short article from USA Today to do just that. It might be easier to do than you might think.

  Access MD will be available to all our patients over the holidays, so just let us know if you wish to come in or have questions we can answer over the phone.

• Flu shots for the winter

  Posted on November 3, 2014

  Flu shots have been a staple for many Americans for quite a few years now. Each fall millions of Americans receive their shots, and this year will be no exception.

  Here is a primer from the Mayo Clinic on flu shots and what to expect when you get one.

  Please contact our office to schedule your shot at your convenience.

   

• Concierge medicine works

  Posted on October 26, 2014

  Forbes recently published an article showing that concierge medicine more than paid for itself through fewer emergency room visits and hospital stays for those who use a concierge practice.

  Savings also come from less paperwork due to third party providers having no role or a limited role in how health care is provided.

  Concierge medicine is a form of preventative care because there are fewer reasons not to call the doctor. Of course members of Access MD receive Dr. Hashimi’s personal cell phone number. We find a lot of work can be done over the phone now, which makes care even easier.
  

  It is great to see a magazine like Forbes agree with us that concierge medicine provides excellent value to the individual.

   

• Top ten benefits of walking every day

  Posted on October 22, 2014

  Daily exercise has been proven to be a great way to stay healthy. Walking is one way to get that exercise, and even though the days are becoming shorter as we move into fall, there is still enough light in the evenings to make that walk at the end of the day.

  Here is a list of the Top 10 Health Benefits of walking every day. A few of the benefits are quite interesting and are benefits you may not have thought about.

  Walking can make your life more enjoyable and more productive. It is easy and can be a social endeavor as well as a great way to get exercise.
  

• Natural health tips for cold and flu season

  Posted on October 11, 2014

  As you know there currently is a lot of news on the Ebola virus.

  But just because the focus is on Ebola doesn’t mean of course that the traditional cold and flu season isn’t coming our way.Each year the flu kills thousands of Americans, so Ebola is not the only concern we might have.

  Here is a list of 20 natural ways you can cut down on the risk of catching a cold or the flu. A lot of these tips are common sense but still worth thinking considering.

  Remember that as a member of Access MD you can call us at anytime to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have.