Monday, June 29, 2020

Centerprise, Inc: Corporate Sponsor Spotlight


Centerprise connects you to team insights built with over more than 50 years of healthcare and center management. Created out of Ohio’s largest FQHC, we opened for business in 2014. We are the experts, community health centers, and their national and state associations, call on for leading-edge expertise, education, and training on successful health center operations in a highly regulated, competitive, and dynamic environment. 

Contact:
Josh Herbert
Associate Director of Operations
jherbert@ctprcm.com
www.centerpriseinc.com
513-707-5674

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Sun Safety

This past weekend was the Summer Solstice. This happens on June 21st every year and is typically when the solar radiation peaks here on earth. The hottest days of the summer or the dog days of summer are farther into the summer, around mid-July and mid-August. Regardless of the time of the year or season, if you are staying in the sun, wearing protective gear and staying hydrated is key for staying safe!

SPF or sun protection factor, is a measure of how long a sunscreen will protect you and your skin from the UVB rays from the sun. If used properly, an spf 30 sunscreen would protect for approximately 10 hours. However, different brands of sunscreen may not be waterproof and could need to be reapplied. It is best to follow the instructions labeled on the bottle that you purchase.

There are many myths that you may not need sunscreen. However, sunburns and skin ailments can affect anyone!  Dermatologists recommend that EVERYONE use at a minimum a sunscreen with at least an SPF
30 that has a broad spectrum of coverage. This will help block both UVA and UVB rays, which can be harmful and damaging to the skin. 

Other tips for staying safe in the sun include: 
  • Limit your time in the sun, especially when the sun is at its peak
  • Wear loose-fitting breathable clothing to cover your skin if possible
  • Reapply sunscreen if you are getting in and out of water or profusely sweating
  • Drink water and stay hydrated. Consume electrolytes if you feel you might run the risk of dehydration.
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Buckeye Community Health Plan: Corporate Sponsor Highlight

Buckeye Community Health Plan





Buckeye Community Health Plan is a managed care organization contracted with the State of Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services to serve Medicaid and other government services program members. Buckeye has developed the expertise to work with Medicaid members to improve their health status and quality of life. 

For More Information, Contact:
 
Lisa Hunt, Provider Network Specialist
614-220-4900
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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Migraines!

Throbbing 1 sided discomfort. Nausea. Shooting pain down your neck. Aura. Strained vision.


If all of this sounds familiar, then you may be one of the 3 million people that suffer from migraines each year. Migraines are often misunderstood as there can be so many different causes for them yet no specific cure. Lifestyle changes can help to mitigate the pain even lessen the frequency, but finding the best way to cope with migraines may be the best way to handle them.

Ways to cope: 
  • avoid triggers; caffeine, alcohol, stress
  • get plenty of sleep
  • keep track of your medications and side effects
  • maintain a healthy diet
  • learn your family health history
It is also important to take charge as soon as a migraine strikes. Do not wait to treat it as it could potentially worsen. There are several proven medications that can quickly dissipate your headache, however, you should consult a physician before deciding on a medicinal treatment. Home remedies are also good too! Ice packs and essential oils may or may not relieve your symptoms but they could help to alleviate some of the stress caused by a painful migraine.   

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

June-Bug

If there is one thing people can agree on about bug bites, its that scratching them can be sooooooo satisfying. One thing we should always be on the lookout for and concerned with are all the bugs that come out as the weather gets warmer. Most bug bites are benign, however, it is important to know how bug bites can affect you.

There is a chance that you could be allergic to stings from insects. People with severe allergic reactions have between a 25 to 65% chance of getting anaphylaxis or an intense allergic reaction when they are stung. This can result in swelling, rash, difficulty breathing among other things. So how would you know if you are allergic to insect stings? Getting an allergy test and blood work can help determine if you are allergic but it is also good to just use general precautions with the outdoors to lower your risk for stings:
  • Don't wear sandals or walk barefoot in the grass.
  • Don’t swat at or run from bees. 
  • Cover outdoor garbage cans with tightly fitting lids.
  • Avoid wearing sweet-smelling perfumes and colognes 
  • When doing yard work, wear socks, shoes, and gloves.
  • Use screens on doors and windows.
  • Keep car windows closed.
  • Wear long pants and long sleeves outdoors.
Another bug concern to keep on your radar are bites! Not just the kind that makes you itchy, but the kind that carries diseases. Ticks carry Lyme disease and its more common than you think. A tick must be attached to you for more than 24 hours before Lyme disease can be transmitted so it is important that you do a check for ticks after you have an outdoor adventure. Ticks are tiny and can range in size. When removing them from your skin, you will need to remove the entire tick to ensure the bug is no longer attached to you and thus causing disease transmission. With that being said, just because you get bitten by a tick does not mean you are 100% positively going to get Lyme disease. It is always better to just be prepared. 

All in all, when having any outdoor adventure, be sure to carry a first aid kit, water, and an EpiPen! 

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