11/2012 Find where you stand with Life's Simple 7 Success Plan Just take the My Life Check assessment. You will get your personal heart score and life plan. Your results will show where you stand on the seven recommended areas and will create an action plan that is customized to your lifestyle and health outlook. 10/2012 Enrollment for Medicare Part D is open through December 7th 2012. Seniors who are having difficulty getting their medications under their current prescription drug plan have an opportunity to switch plans during Medicare Part D open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7. During open enrollment, Medicare patients should review their current prescription drug coverage and determine whether another plan would meet their needs better. The National Council on Aging offers an easy-to-use website that walks seniors step-by-step through the process of evaluating their current plan and selecting a new one. Seniors can compare Medicare plans in their area through the official Medicare website. 09/2012 How will the Affordable Care Act affect you? Learn more about what this legislation envisions by clicking on YouToons and Main Street businesses to view their illustrative profiles. Some parts of the law already are in effect. The push to cover the uninsured doesn't come until 2014. Although the overhaul survived a Supreme Court challenge in June, the November 2012 election will also affect the law's fate. 07/2012 What You Should Know about disposal of unused medicines - Medicines play an important role in treating many conditions and diseases, but when they are no longer needed it’s important to dispose of them properly to avoid harm to others. 06/2012 Smartest Doc ™ rated Dr. Nancy Neighbors as one of the Top 50 Diabetes Experts in the United States 05/2012 Learn about America's Obesity Crisis - The Weight of the Nation sheds new light on the facts and myths of this urgent public health issue and explore how obesity is impacting our nation and the health care system. 04/2012 Smartest Doc ™ rated Dr. Nancy Neighbors as one of the Top 50 Smartest Family Physicians in the United States 03/2012 ChooseMyPlate.gov offers great ideas about nutrition. The Ten Tips Nutrition Education Series provides high quality, easy-to-follow tips in a convenient, printable format. These are perfect for posting on a refrigerator. 02/2012 Smartest Doc ™ rated Dr. Nancy Neighbors as one of the Top 100 Smartest Family Physicians in the United States Skip to News for 2011 or 2013 |
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