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Do not delay care during COVID-19

December 28, 2020

Afraid to go to the doctor during COVID-19? Here's why you should not delay medical care, even during the coronavirus pandemic.

tags: appendicitis , checkups , coronavirus , heart attack , newsletter , stroke

COVID-19 cybersecurity: How to pay your healthcare...

October 26, 2020

During the pandemic, online bill paying can help you maintain social distancing when you seek medical care. Follow these steps to protect...

tags: data protection , digital payment , newsletter , security

Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

October 19, 2020

If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

tags: newsletter , pain , safety precautions , surgery , vaccinations

COVID-19 and flu season: What you need to know

October 12, 2020

Find out how to prepare for flu season during COVID-19, common symptoms of coronavirus and flu, and when to seek care.

tags: covid-19 and flu symptoms , hygiene , newsletter , social distance , virus

Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

October 9, 2020

Learn how new moms can avoid coronavirus infection and help protect their newborn during COVID-19.

Delivery and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

October 7, 2020

Get answers to common questions about delivering a baby during COVID-19.

Closing the gap with telehealth

September 28, 2020 by Emily Allred, Director of Oncology

One of people's major concerns throughout the past couple of months is safety when it comes to visiting their health care providers. Fortunately...

Why you should keep your child's scheduled checkup...

September 28, 2020

Learn more about the importance of staying on top of annual pediatric wellness exams—including preventing illness, tracking growth and...

tags: annual wellness exam , newsletter , safety precautions , screenings

Seeing your provider during the pandemic: What...

September 14, 2020

As we continue to manage the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic, we have taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of our patients and...

tags: appointments , health , newsletter , safety precautions

COVID-19 testing basics

September 2, 2020

Here is some information on how the different types of COVID-19 tests work and who should be tested.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Is it safe to get pregnant right now?

August 12, 2020

Yes, it is safe to get pregnant right now!

Prevent heart disease while staying at home

August 11, 2020

Lack of exercise, access to unhealthy foods and shaking up your regular routine can all lead to increased chances of heart disease during a pandemic...

How to care for someone who has coronavirus

August 10, 2020

If you find yourself caring for someone who has coronavirus, follow these CDC recommendations to protect yourself and your loved ones. Be sure...

Don’t delay care during COVID-19

June 22, 2020

If the coronavirus pandemic has affected your employment, learn how to get personalized guidance on available health coverage options and get...

tags: covid-19 , health coverage assistance , insurance , newsletter

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

May 28, 2020

Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

May 21, 2020

They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

May 19, 2020

Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

COVID-19 phobia? Why you should not delay emergency...

May 15, 2020

Delaying medical care can have serious consequences. But unfortunately, data suggests this is what has been happening in the wake of the COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

April 17, 2020

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

April 17, 2020

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

April 17, 2020

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

World Health Day

April 7, 2020

This World Health Day, consider how you and your community can stay healthy throughout the year.

Staying connected – from a distance

March 23, 2020 by Jessica Poe

Humans are social beings. We're designed to build meaningful relationships, and we crave physical touch. So, how do we stay connected during ...

tags: homeaid-school-support , homeschool , jessica poe , social distancing , staying connected

Let's take a deep breath: Helping kids cope emotionally

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

With so much going on in the world today, we could all benefit from an emotional coping skills tune-up - but especially our children. While smaller...

tags: homeaid , homeaid-school-support , homeschool , jessica poe , mountainstar childrens , school support

Working from home with kids – staying sane and...

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

I’ve worked from home for more than a decade and have attempted to train my three children from an early age that when mommy is on a work call...

tags: covid school shut down , homeaid - school support , homeaid-school-support , home-school , jessica poe , work at home , working parents at home

As school from home starts, ponder these perks

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

With our public education facilities closed due to COVID-19, many parents find themselves in a new role – classroom manager. Though the responsibility...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19 - schools closed , homeaid-school-support , homeschool

Creating an at-home school schedule – where to...

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

Structure provides a framework for learning and productivity, develops self-discipline and nurtures feelings of security safety.

tags: at home school schedule , covid-19 - schools closed , homeaid-school-support , homeschool , homeschool schedule , jessica poe , mountainstar childrens services , working parents

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Do not delay care during COVID-19

COVID-19 cybersecurity: How to pay your healthcare...

Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

COVID-19 and flu season: What you need to know

Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

Delivery and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

Closing the gap with telehealth

Why you should keep your child's scheduled checkup...

Seeing your provider during the pandemic: What...

COVID-19 testing basics

Is it safe to get pregnant right now?

Prevent heart disease while staying at home

How to care for someone who has coronavirus

Don’t delay care during COVID-19

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

COVID-19 phobia? Why you should not delay emergency...

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

World Health Day

Staying connected – from a distance

Let's take a deep breath: Helping kids cope emotionally

Working from home with kids – staying sane and...

As school from home starts, ponder these perks

Creating an at-home school schedule – where to...