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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Lyme disease in Ohio: Learn prevention, symptoms & treatment. Dr. Sean Gallagher offers insights on tick bites & recognizing Lyme symptoms.
Read MoreLove Your Workout: 3 Steps to Embrace an Active Lifestyle and Enjoy Exercise
Did you know sitting on the couch for long periods of time can impact your health? A "couch potato" or inactive lifestyle can cause chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and even increase feelings of depression or anxiety. The good news is that YOU are in control of your lifestyle! You can shift your daily activities to meet your exercise needs by doing things you enjoy!
Read MoreHow To Help Your Student Manage Their Diabetes At School
For a child or teen with diabetes, the things they need to thrive at school look different. Here is a checklist to help you navigate the next steps in advocating for your student's support in managing their diabetes at school.
Tips & ResourcesMeal Planning for Busy Families
Do you ever find yourself scrambling for dinner after a long workday, turning to fast food or even frozen food? It can be difficult to make healthy food choices when we’re mentally drained, already starving or in a time pinch.
Read MoreTeen Driving Saftey
In adolescence, teen driving is a milestone parents everywhere typically dread. Know the common risk factors and trends in teenage drivers to help you instill safe driving habits in your teen. We've included some helpful parent resources about driving contracts, talking points to help you guide your next "safe driving" conversation.
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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Lyme disease in Ohio: Learn prevention, symptoms & treatment. Dr. Sean Gallagher offers insights on tick bites & recognizing Lyme symptoms.
Empower Your Health: A Guide to Making the Most of Your Doctor's Visit
Take charge of your health with these tips for your next primary care visit. Learn why you should update your medical records, how to prepare questions and advocate for your well-being.
Boost Your Child's Summer With Reading
As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one simple way to boost their development is through reading. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into books. Here are a few ways to encourage reading in your kid's summer schedule!
COPC Services to Keep You Active and Moving this Spring
Warmer weather is on its way! When you are getting out and about, taking more walks, running, or just getting things done, you don't have to look far for expert help if the pain comes your way. COPC has services for patients 12 years and older to diagnose and treat sports and activity-related injuries to improve your functionality and quality of life.
Love Your Workout: 3 Steps to Embrace an Active Lifestyle and Enjoy Exercise
Did you know sitting on the couch for long periods of time can impact your health? A "couch potato" or inactive lifestyle can cause chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and even increase feelings of depression or anxiety. The good news is that YOU are in control of your lifestyle! You can shift your daily activities to meet your exercise needs by doing things you enjoy!
Preventing Heart Disease Through The Foods You Eat!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic and racial groups in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.
MyChart is Here!
Central Ohio Primary Care is excited to switch to the Epic electronic health record system! This will improve our patient care by giving you better access to your provider, improving doctor-to-patient communication, and giving you access to the MyChart app! Learn which app to download on your desktop or smartphone and how to setup your account.
How To Help Your Student Manage Their Diabetes At School
For a child or teen with diabetes, the things they need to thrive at school look different. Here is a checklist to help you navigate the next steps in advocating for your student's support in managing their diabetes at school.
Why You Should Get a Flu Shot
Talking With Your Doctor in Your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s
Knowing what to ask your doctor can be challenging. While your provider is always there to answer all of your medical questions, it is important to understand what to ask based on your age. Below are topics you should discuss with your doctor while in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Incorporating Oils and Spreads
Discover how you can make heart healthy choices when it comes to including oils and spreads in your diet!
Nutritious Back-To-School Meal & Snack Ideas
Research on childhood nutrition shows that a well-balanced diet supports brain development, strengthens bones, and boosts immunity.
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