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What is a Care Coordinator?
Posted on November 16, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in WellnessIn a world of complex and confusing healthcare, care coordinators are the answer to any patient or caregiver’s prayers. Otherwise known as a patient advocates, a care coordinator is that one person you can turn to when you don’t know where to turn or when you want to avoid the frustrations that come along with […]
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Kids Healthy Eating Plate
Posted on November 3, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, NutritionThe Kids Healthy Eating Plate provides children with a clear representation of how to choose healthy eating habits. Created by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pubic Health, the Kid’s Health Food Plate is based off of the Healthy Eating Plate (also created by the Harvard School of Public Health), which addresses deficiencies in the […]
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Effects of Aging on Hormones
Posted on October 5, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Senior Health, Wellness, Women's HealthMedlinePlus defines hormones as “natural chemicals produced in one location, released into the bloodstream, then used by other organs and systems. Hormones control the target organs.” As our bodies age, there are many changes that take place in hormone function. For example, certain target tissues become less sensitive to the hormone that controls them, the […]
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What is Chronic Care Management?
Posted on September 28, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Senior Health, Women's HealthIn January 2015, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved monthly chronic care management reimbursements for healthcare providers. This is opening up a new opportunity for patients to receive better quality of care and reduced healthcare spending. So that you can take advantage of these services, we’ll answer the questions, what is chronic […]
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How to Create a Healthy Family Environment
Posted on August 30, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Participate, WellnessThe environment in your house is created from the people and things in it as well as the energy that is being put out. To know how to create a healthy family environment, you will need to look at the healthy lifestyle choices you make, the attitudes and mental energy you put out, the family […]
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How to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Posted on August 25, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Prevent, Women's HealthAccording to cancer.gov, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American women (skin cancer is the first), and it is the second cause of cancer death in American women (lung cancer is the first). It’s no wonder so many women are wondering how to reduce the risk of breast cancer. By […]
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Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Health
Posted on August 17, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Wellness, Women's HealthThere are some distinct differences in the health of men and women, from a biological standpoint and from a social and behavioral standpoint. Understanding these differences can unlock a better understanding of your own health. We’ll look at the differences between mens and womens health in this article. Men Are the “Weaker Sex” According to […]
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Understanding Hormones
Posted on August 10, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthHormones are a mystery to most of us, yet in many ways, they rule our lives. Essentially, they are chemicals that tell the body how and when to go through certain processes, such as growth, metabolism, fertility, and stress management. They regulate our sleep-wake cycles, our body temperature, and our hunger and moods, and they […]
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How Patients Can Avoid Medical Errors
Posted on July 26, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Men's Health, Women's HealthMedical errors are now cause for concern as they are impacting patient outcomes, mortality rates and healthcare costs. A study published in the BMJ even claims medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US. These errors include things like misdiagnosis, improper medication dosage, and wrong medications being administered. Wondering how patients […]
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White Paper: Defining the 4 Ps For Better Health Outcomes
Posted on June 8, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, PreventThe CV4P™ approach outlines the 4 keys to health, which each start with the letter “P.” When the four keys of Prediction, Prevention, Personalization and Participation exist, healthcare competency is elevated, healthcare costs come down, and our healthcare system moves from reactive to preventive. Learn more about the the 4 P’s by downloading our new […]
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