Monthly Archives: March 2015

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  So Is Coffee Good for You?

  Posted on March 23, 2015

  Since most of us drink coffee every morning we thought we would share information on a new study with you.

  This Washington Post article suggests coffee is good for overall health. It’s an interesting read, and it is surprising how many health benefits some researchers say coffee provides.

  If you like that coffee in the morning, you can now feel better knowing that it might not only pick you up but also be good for you!

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  Planning Your Vacation Yet?

  Posted on March 15, 2015
  As you make your summer plans, we wanted to remind you that Access MD patients receive travel medicine services.

  We can assist you on making sure you have the right vaccines and health information for the locales you are visiting.Call us for more information or to schedule an appointment for vaccines or that final checkup before leaving.

  This article from FamilyDoctor.org offers a few other tips on how to prepare for trips to foreign countries.Safe travels to you and yours during the coming summer months!

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  Pertussis Vaccines – Something for the entire family…..

  Posted on March 8, 2015

  As you probably know, the Pertussis virus is very active right now in Mobile.

  We do recommend that all parents of school age children consider getting vaccinated and in addition, that they be certain that the people who spend a lot of time around their children are vaccinated as well. Most adults have had vaccinations but over time those vaccinations can lose their effectiveness.

  This article from a Florida TV station explains a little more about the wisdom of taking these actions.

  Please contact us for vaccine information or if you have any questions on this latest outbreak.

• Medical Information on the Internet

  Posted on March 1, 2015

  More and more Access MD patients use the Internet to become “prepared patients”.  We find this to be a very positive development.

  However, it is important to use the best sources of information on the Internet when researching. Discernment is critical when there are no real rules on what health “information” can be posted.

  Here are two links we would recommend as reference sites.

  One is the Heath News Review website. Health-related stories are reviewed here for completeness and accuracy.

  Secondly, the Center for Advancing Health has a list of recommended sites with reliable information.

  Please feel free to send us any information you find on the Internet that might be relevant to your health care situation. This would help us address all of your concerns, thereby creating a healthier you, which is what Access MD Concierge Medicine is all about.