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Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

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Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Emergency Room, Urgent Care, or Doctor’s Office: Where is the Right Place to Go for Health Care?
11/28/2023 • Posted by Dr. Umar Chouhdry, Internal Medicine specialist and Fidelis Care Medical Director

Where is the right place to go for health care?

Whether you feel sick, need ongoing treatment, or want a checkup, it is important to know where to go for health care.

Doctor's Office: 

Go to your doctor’s office for regular health checks and preventive care. You can ask about new health concerns, general health questions, and talk about care for ongoing issues. Contact your doctor’s office when you need prescriptions or routine blood tests. Always make an appointment first and plan ahead.

It is important to have an ongoing doctor-patient relationship with a primary care provider (PCP) who knows you and your health. Visit your PCP at least once a year for a regular checkup, so your PCP can see any changes in your health and help you develop a plan that's right for you. See your PCP regularly if you have an ongoing health problem.

Urgent Care: 

Go to Urgent Care if your situation is not too serious and it cannot wait. This may include sprained ankles, small cuts, colds that get worse, or mild breathing troubles. Urgent Care can also do some quick tests, but usually does not have all the tests found at an Emergency Room at a hospital. 

Emergency Room (ER):

The ER at a hospital is for serious or life-threatening problems like severe chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, sudden weakness in an arm or leg, or slurred speech. You should also go to the ER for head injuries, broken bones, or severe bleeding. 

If you are not sure how serious your situation is, it is better to be safe than sorry. Ask a doctor or go to the nearest health care center. Remember, the ER is for life-threatening health problems. ER staff members must care for people with life-threatening health problems first, before caring for those with less serious health problems. Urgent Care or your doctor’s office is often a faster place to get care for less serious health problems.

Dr. Chouhdry is an Internal Medicine specialist and has served as a Medical Director with Fidelis Care for eight years.

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