It seemed like such a good idea at the time: the cheese ball; the second helping of mashed potatoes and gravy; the flourless chocolate torte. In the back of your mind, you thought, “I’ll just diet when the holidays are over.” And now, here you are. While almost half of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions, […]
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Understanding Zika Virus Threats
The recent Summer Olympic Games in Rio brought attention to the Zika virus and its dangers to pregnant women. Closer to home, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an official health advisory regarding the Zika virus. It is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito, but it can also […]
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Stay Fit With Your Family This Summer
Stay fit this summer with your entire family by incorporating sports and physical activity into your family’s summer schedule. When you take a walk with your family on a summer evening, you aren’t just having fun, you’re literally taking steps toward feeling better and living longer. That’s why Hudson Physicians is promoting regular physical activity […]
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A Baby Boy and a Relationship are Born
It started calmly enough for Abby and Scott Shaver of Baldwin, taking into account the nervousness that comes with a first-time pregnancy and delivery. They were admitted to Hudson Hospital late on a Friday night with 30-year-old Abby in the early stages of labor. Abby’s labor progressed through the night and morning, but complications arose. […]
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Schedule School Physicals Now
You probably have your sights set on summer and are busy planning activities for your children. As you put together their schedules, be sure to include an annual exam early in the season. Both school and sport physicals can be completed in May or June for the following school year.* While it may not seem […]
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Level 2 NCQA Recognition
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded Hudson Physicians with a Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 2 Recognition. A patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a team-based approach to providing continuous and coordinated care focused on the whole person. According to NCQA, patient-centered medical homes are driving some of the most important reforms in healthcare […]
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