Tag Archive for: Monterey County Resources
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Understanding the science of laughter
Choose HappyLaughter really is the best medicine! We explore the science and social power of laughter and share how you can connect and laugh more here in Monterey County.
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When to visit urgent or emergency care
Your Health and WellnessOne important way to get the best medical care is to know when you should go to urgent or emergency care. Here are a few differences between each type of care, conditions they can treat, and information on urgent and emergency care in Monterey County.
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What you need to know about advance care directives and POLST forms
Caregiver ResourcesPreparing an advance care directive and a Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form is the best way to make sure your wishes are fulfilled should you become incapacitated.
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An interview with Katie, a social worker who helps Monterey County patients
Meet the Population Health Team, Partners in HealthSocial workers offer specialized training and experience assisting individuals and their families or caregivers in addressing unmet needs, along with life challenges. Katie is a social worker who works with Aspire Health Plan patients, and we recently sat down with her to ask her some questions about her role.
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A Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) success story
Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Member Stories, Your Health and WellnessJosé Alvarez, Aspire Health Plan member, was diagnosed with prediabetes during an annual doctor's appointment. Read how the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) helped change his life and the life of his family.
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How to practice mindful eating, movement and connection
Blue Zones Project – Monterey County, Choose Happy, Exercise and fitness, Food and nutrition, Mental health and wellbeing, Partners in Health, Your Health and WellnessAs we focus on "Choose Happy" and the link between happiness and health, one of the ways to do this is by practicing mindfulness when we eat, when we move and when we connect with people.