Get Your Flu Shot

Temperatures are dropping. Children are returning to school. (Parents are elated.) Families are planning a last summer outing on Labor Day. It must be time for flu shots. This season’s influenza vaccine has shipped from manufacturers. Our office just received th...
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The Anatomy of a Shortage

“If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free.” – P.J. O’Rourke

I distinctly remember that in first grade I had an idea of breathtaking wisdom and profundity. Candy should be free. ...
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Preventing Falls in Older Patients

Falls are the most common cause of injury in adults 65 years or older. About one third of adults in that age group fall at least once per year, and 5% to 10% of those falls result in a broken bone, a laceration, or a head injury. Injuries sustained due to falls can cause a permanent decrease in mobility...
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