Join us this Saturday for Urban Family Practice at Jefferson's Open House!
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G-Health Enterprises sat down with Mark Pundt, M.D. and CEO of MASH Urgent Care
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G-Health Enterprises sat down with Mark Pundt, M.D. and CEO of MASH Urgent Care to discuss what exactly MASH has to offer and their beginning as an immediate care and a quicker and cheaper Emergency room alternative.
Click on picture below for full video!
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Erie & Chautauqua County YourCare Option (Medicaid Managed Care) Members: Your Renewal Process is Changing!
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If you are a YourCare member living in Erie or Chautauqua Counties, your renewal process is changing! Previously, you may have recertified with your local Department of Social Services (DSS), but now you will be required to renew through the NYSOH Health Plan Marketplace.
YourCare Marketplace Facilitated Enrollers can help you through this process!
You may renew your health insurance over the phone! Call the dedicated YourCare enrollment line – 1.866.273.6121 – to get help over the phone. If you’d like to meet with us, stop in or make an appointment at one of our two enrollment centers – 446 Main St., Buffalo, 14202 or 6400 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, 14221. We are open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM.
In Chautauqua County, you may call Penny Gullo, Marketplace Facilitated Enroller, for help with recertification at 716.200.3058.
Don’t lose your coverage – let YourCare help you!
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. This year’s theme,
Test Your Way. Do It Today.
, is a call to get tested now and a reminder that there are more ways than ever to get an HIV test. In a
clinic
, from your
health care provider
, at a
testing event
, at
home
, from a local
organization
—get tested your way today!
About 1.1 million people in the United States have HIV, and 1 in 7 of them don’t know it.
Young people
are the most likely to be unaware of their HIV infection. CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. But
some people are more at risk
of getting HIV than others and should be tested at least once a year. Sexually active gay and bisexual men may benefit from more frequent testing (for example, every 3 to 6 months).
Knowing your HIV status is important for your health. If you are living with HIV, you should start treatment as soon as possible. HIV medicine can keep you healthy for many years and greatly reduces your chance of transmitting the virus if you take it the right way every day. And if you’re HIV-negative, you can take steps to
prevent
HIV.
What Can You Do?
Get the Facts
.
Learn
about HIV, and share this lifesaving information with your family, friends, and community. Get an HIV test at least once as part of routine care if you are 13-64.
Get tested
for HIV or talk to your health care provider about HIV testing. Knowing your HIV status gives you powerful information to help keep you and your partner healthy. To find a testing site near you,
You can also use a home testing kit available in drugstores or online.
Get Involved
. CDC offers many resources to help you raise awareness about HIV testing in your community.
Doing It
is a national HIV testing and prevention campaign designed to motivate all adults to get tested for HIV and know their status. Join
Doing It
on
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
Twitter,
share
videos
of volunteers, community leaders, and celebrities explaining why they’re getting tested, and download
posters and other materials
.
Many HIV tests are now free, fast, and confidential. Test your way, and do it today!
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.
Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland— has a better chance of successful treatment. It may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages.
Prostate cancer that's more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:
- Trouble urinating
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Blood in semen
- Discomfort in the pelvic area
- Bone pain
- Erectile dysfunction
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
Debate continues regarding the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening, and medical organizations differ on their recommendations. Discuss prostate cancer screening with your doctor. Together, you can decide what's best for you.
Prevention
It is unsure what causes prostate cancer, but you can reduce your risk if you:
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Choose a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. Avoid high-fat foods and instead focus on choosing a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that can contribute to your health.
- Choose healthy foods over supplements. Choose foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals so that you can maintain healthy levels of vitamins in your body.
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Exercise most days of the week. Exercise improves your overall health, helps you maintain your weight and improves your mood. Try to exercise most days of the week. If you're new to exercise, start slow and work your way up to more exercise time each day.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353087
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Get a Probiotic Burst From These Kombucha Granita and Berry Parfaits
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Active Time
15 Mins
Total Time
1 Hour 45 Mins
Yield
Serves 6 (serving size: 1 parfait)
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz.) bottle unflavored kombucha
- 1 pound mixed raspberries and blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil or mint leaves (optional)
Nutritional Information
- Calories 186
- Fat 7g
- Satfat 3g
- Unsatfat 4g
- Protein 12g
- Carbohydrate 20g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugars 13g
- Added sugars 4g
- Sodium 49mg
- Calcium 15% DV
- Potassium 9% DV
How to Make It
Step 1
Pour kombucha into a 13- x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; freeze 1 hour. Scrape with a fork and stir; return to freezer for 30 minutes. Once fully frozen, scrape and fluff with a fork.
Step 2
Toss berries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl to combine. Let stand at room temperature 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Place 1/2 cup yogurt in each of 6 chilled parfait glasses. Top each serving with 1/2 cup berry mixture and 2/3 cup granita. Top with fresh basil or mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
(Source: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/june-2018-recipe-index)
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Dont forget our Health Fair!
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