Yearly Archives: 2017

• Are You Connected?

  Posted on June 7, 2017

  You may have noticed over the past few months an increase in the number of phone calls you have received from the clinic. We may have been checking on your status from recent clinic visits or just checking in to say hello. At Access MD, we strive to stay connected with all of our patients when you are sick and when you are doing well.

  We want to know what is the best way to contact you. During your next visit to the clinic, please make sure we have your updated email address and phone number on file. Just a friendly reminder, texting is not considered a secure form of communication. So, please do not text any personal information to the office phone. This is to ensure the privacy and safety of your information.

  Additionally, our practice offers a convenient and easy way to view your health chart and information from home through our CareCloud Patient Portal. Within the Patient Portal, you can view labs, diagnostic tests, your medication list, vital signs, recent office notes and so much more. Are you connected to the Patient Portal? If not, we can send a new invitation to your preferred email with a temporary password to login and create your Patient Portal account. To access the Patient Portal please visit the Access MD website by clicking here. Once you are on the website, you will see an option at the bottom of the page for “Patient Login” to sign in to the Patient Portal.

  Please, help us help you stay connected with the practice and your healthcare. Don’t hesitate to call with any questions you may have or to offer updated contact information.

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  Traveling Overseas This Summer? Here are a Few Things to Consider on Your Health

  Posted on May 22, 2017

  It’s almost summertime so the travel season is upon us. Are you going overseas this year? If so, here is a great list of tips which will help you stay healthy on your travels.

  Click here to read this article from familydoctor.org. It is easy to read and covers a lot of information.

  As always call the office with any questions you may have.

  Safe travels to you and yours!

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  This Mayo Clinic Video Shows That Regular Exercise Keeps the Brain Healthier for Longer

  Posted on May 15, 2017

  We all know that regular exercise helps the body in many different ways.

  But did you know that it also helps the brain healthier as well? Studies show that any exercise which gets the heart pumping and the body sweating is good for the brain.

  To view short video on this subject, click here.

• A Note on New Patient Referrals

  Posted on May 5, 2017

  We are fortunate that Access MD is growing due almost entirely to referrals from our current patients. These referrals are much appreciated. This allows more focus on patient care and not on marketing or publicity.

  With respect to those referrals you send to us, we first do an initial consultation (at no obligation) to any new perspective patient. As you know, the “concierge” model is different than what traditional practices use. Because of this, we like to explain what those difference are, and answer any questions that may come up.

  Additionally, we like to make sure that the perspective patient is a good fit for the Access MD model, just so that we can maintain the high level of service we have always offered.

  As you mention Access MD to family and friends, let them know of this process and that they are in no way under any obligation to become a patient with us.

  One of the reasons we have been successful here in Mobile is the initial screening process we use. We view the practice as a “family”, and this has made a great difference in the quality of care we can provide

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  Everyday Activities That can Boost Your Health

  Posted on April 23, 2017

  This interesting article lists eight activities that can boost your health and be done on a daily basis.

  Adding even a few of these activities to your daily regimen could make a significant impact on your health.

  The list includes: knitting and crocheting, volunteering, playing with your pet, cooking, gardening, meditation, coloring, and traveling.

  To read the entire article, click here.

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  Spring Allergy Advice: Here are a Few Tips for Surviving the Season

  Posted on April 19, 2017

  As you know, allergies can be a real issue in springtime here in Mobile. This article includes some tips on how to best manage spring allergies.

  A few ideas from the article include changing clothing once you are at home for the day and taking night showers on days where the pollen count is high.

  Click here for the entire article.

  Also, if you are a patient with us, please all our office if you have additional questions or need additional aid.

• Access MD Offers an Executive Program for Business Professionals

  Posted on April 7, 2017

  After receiving a few inquiries recently, we thought it would be helpful to remind everyone that Access MD offers an Executive Program to local executives here in the Mobile area.

  The program includes an Executive Physical and Health Plan that is tailored to those who at this stage of their lives stay very busy with their jobs and need to have a health care plan in place to be able to perform at a high level in their professional capacity.

  We also offer a Corporate Plan which can encompass all executives within a company.

  Of course, we attempt to provide excellent care for all of our patients. But we also recognize different people have different needs due to their life situation.

  Please call our offices for more information.

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  Camp Rap-A-Hope Fundraiser Scheduled for March 30th

  Posted on March 19, 2017

  Camp Rap-A-Hope is having their annual fundraiser with the “Wine, Women, and  Shoes” organization on Thursday night, March 30, at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center.

  You can mingle, sip wine, shop designer fashions, and bid on auction lots. Last year’s event was a great success and this year’s gala promises to be just as much a success for Camp-Rap-A-Hope and the children it serves.

  Click here to view more information and to buy your tickets! 

• An interesting Trend: Younger Adults Joining Access MD

  Posted on February 24, 2017

  After four years of building the Access MD practice, I have noticed certain trends as my patient base grows.

  One trend I am now seeing is that larger numbers of younger people are becoming Access MD patients. Even though patients in their 30s and 40s have fewer chronic health issues, they are beginning to find great value in our concierge, or “membership medicine” practice.

  Since these patients are very busy working full-time and raising families, they are enjoying the convenient options of emailing, texting, or calling me to set up appointments or to discuss acute care problems.

  A good number of these younger patients come to us through family members who are also Access MD patients. Serving multiple generations within the same families is an added benefit to this trend, as it also allows me to offer even better healthcare as I become acquainted with entire families.

  As you know, I set introductory appointments with any new potential patients before they officially become Access MD patients. If you have younger family members who would benefit from what Access MD offers, please have them call to set up a time to meet.

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  Use This Event Calendar from the City of Mobile Website to Stay up on Upcoming Events

  Posted on January 22, 2017

  There is always a lot going on here in Mobile. Activities are varied, so there is something to do for everyone all the time.

  The City of Mobile has a calendar on its website listing many planned events in our area.

  Bookmark this page so you have it handy as a resource tool when you are looking for local activities.