We finally have BOTH seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccine available. We are STRONGLY recommending BOTH to our patients, especially patients with any underlying cardiac or respiratory health issues. The vaccinations are available to ALL of our patients over the age of 19.
While we can do flu shots on a drop-in basis, we’d prefer that you call the office to schedule so we can plan. Flu shots do NOT require an office visit, and on most insurance plans do NOT have a co-pay.
We have received our initial allotment of 300 doses of the H1N1 Influenza vaccine from NY State. Because of the limited supply, initially we will be vaccinating:
We’ve seen a small number of people who have tested positive for Influenza A, although we do NOT know if they had the H1N1 strain. We’re encouraging our patients who fall under any of the categories above to call the office and arrange a time to come in to get vaccinated.
This year there will be TWO SEPARATE influenza vaccines, the “regular” flu vaccine, and the “Swine Flu” H1N1 vaccine. Because the H1N1 strain of influenza is very different from previous strains of the flu, it looks like the vaccine will require two shots, about a month apart, to be effective. This means a total of THREE shots this year to be protected from the flu.
The results of the Fall 2009 American Board of Family Medicine recertification exam are up, and Dr. Meyer and Dr. Malin passed, and will continue to be Board Certified in Family Medicine for another seven years, through 12/31/2016.
Julia and I will be hosting three events this month to introduce people to our weight loss program. We’re hosting events at our Ballston Spa office on Thursday, September 10th and Thursday, September 24th from 7:00PM until 8:00 PM. Our third Open House will be at Adirondack Aesthetic Arts Spa in Glens Falls on September 17th, at 6:00 PM. Come and meet us and find out why we’re different!
We’ll have samples of the weight loss products we use from Bariatrix Nutrition available to taste, too.
Click here or on “Events” under “About Our Practice” to sign up, or call Kristy or Michelle for more information.
President Obama and Congress are pushing very hard to pass their view of “Healthcare Reform” in the form of HR-3200. We’re given bits and pieces in short sound bites from both sides of the debate, with very few real details as to what the plan will do to the delivery of medical care in our country. What’s even more alarming is that when asked specific questions, it’s obvious that our President and our elected officials either haven’t read the legislation they’re promoting, or are lying to us. Read the rest of this entry »
All Bariatrix cold drinks are ON SALE for July and August! Normally $14 for a box of seven, for July and August they’re $11.90 per box – 15% off! Choose from Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Cranberry, Wild Berry, or Peach Mango – they’re all in stock and on sale!
They satisfy a thirst for a refreshing, sweetened drink without the sugar and extra calories of soft drinks. Proti-15 Cold drinks are made from a mix of easily digested proteins suitable for all liquid diets. It’s a light, refreshing taste of summer in any season. Great frozen as popsicles! Only 70 calories. 15 grams of protein per serving.
Starting in June, we will be offering the IMPLANON® contraceptive implant. IMPLANON® is a small, thin, implantable hormonal contraceptive inserted under the skin on the underside of the upper arm that is effective for up to three years. It was approved in July, 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Some of the advantages of Implanon are:
To find out more about Implanon, visit their website at http://www.implanon-usa.com, or schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.
It looks like spring is FINALLY here, and with it the start of the spring and summer flying season. To celebrate, we’re offering FAA Second and Third Class medical exams for $75 for the entire month of May! Don’t let an expired medical certificate keep you on the ground, wishing you were flying. Call Kristy or Michelle for details, and to schedule an appointment.
There has been a lot in the news the last few days about a potential pandemic of Influenza A type H1N1 – otherwise known as “Swine Flu”. As of 11:00 AM today, the CDC reported a total of 161 cases of Swine Flu in the United States, with 50 of those cases in New York.
We’ve had a number of patients call us, afraid that they might have contracted Influenza A. The hospital Emergency Department, as well as local Urgent Care Centers have been overwhelmed with people requesting tests for Influenza, so starting Monday, May 4th, we will be testing for Influenza in our in-house lab. Read the rest of this entry »
