Gilbert Health Center
3717 S. Rome Street
#101
Gilbert, AZ 85297
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PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT
SHOW BREAST CANCER WHOSE BOSS
Healthy reminder
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Health tips that make you go “hmmm”
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William Harris, MD
Doctor’s orders:
“Become an expert in your diagnoses and medications, and bring all of your medication bottles to every appointment.”
Have an upcoming checkup for you or your child? Here are the top three questions Cigna Medical Group’s Dr. Harris and Nurse Practitioner Wysoski recommend asking during your visit:
Laughter may really be the best medicine.
Your heart is your hardest-working muscle.
Achy joints may be able to predict the weather.
Cigna Medical Group can administer both vaccines at the same appointment.
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Laughing is great for your heart. In fact, it can increase blood flow by 20%.
Your heart does the most physical work of any muscle during a lifetime, and it’s constantly pumping energy throughout your body. Even though your heart could weaken from certain conditions, it will never fatigue.
Atmospheric pressure often drops right before bad weather sets in. This change in pressure could cause body tissue to expand, which can lead to swelling and pain.
Laughter may really be the best medicine.
Your heart is your hardest-working muscle.
Achy joints may be able to predict the weather.
Join Cigna and Televeda as they work together to shatter the current virtual bingo world record while raising awareness of the effects of social isolation on our society.
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There is a 'can' in 'cancer' because we can beat it.
Know the facts and take action
Practice area: Family medicine
Years of experience: 30
Location: Apache Junction
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For family practice and virtual care, as well as lab and pharmacy services.
FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Nurse’s advice:
“You can’t upload kindness. You can’t download friendships. ‘Posts’ and ‘likes’ don’t define you. So be mindful of how you spend your time.”
Joelle Wysocki, NP
Practice area: Pediatrics
Years of experience: 6
Location: Westridge
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Pointe Location
Closing
Patients who used The Pointe facility can now find care at to find care at one of our two neighboring multispecialty locations.
Phoenix Central
3003 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Paradise Valley
3805 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Questions? Call us at 800.233.3264.
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DR. HARRIS FUN FACTS
Adult visit:
1. Am I up to date on my cancer screenings (breast, cervical,
prostate and colorectal)?
2. How do I know if I’m getting enough sleep?
3. What medication can we reduce or stop?
Is my child up to date on recommended immunizations?
What are some ways I can help protect my child’s mental health during the pandemic?
How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?
There’s still time to sign up for virtual bingo.
Schedule your annual flu shot.
Healthy reminder
GREAT NEWS FOR MYCHART USERS
Your experience is about to get even more secure and more convenient than ever.
HIGH-FIVE FOR MANAGING YOUR MEDICATIONS
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October 17–23
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For your security
For your convenience
You can now receive text messages from Cigna Medical Group for your visit summary, reminders and even test results. To sign up to receive text messages, go to the menu within your MyChart patient portal. Then, click Communication Preferences under Account Settings, "Sign up now” and “Sign up.”
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Starting on October 27, Cigna Medical Group will increase the security of your Cigna Medical Group MyChart account by requiring two-factor verification. You will now be required to enter a one-time use security code to verify your identity. The code can be sent to your email or phone when you attempt to login.
Five simple tips to help you keep up with your medications.
The Cigna Medical Group Pharmacy Team has your back.
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Joelle Wysocki, NP
Favorite physical activity:
Cycling outdoors and inside on my Peloton
Favorite part of living in Arizona:
Coming from Minnesota, I love not having to shovel snow; however, if I want to dust off my downhill skis, I can drive north to Flagstaff.
NP WYSOCKI FUN FACTS
William Harris, MD
Favorite physical activity:
Walking
Favorite part of living in Arizona:
I came from Washington State, which has 130 days of sunshine a year, so living in Arizona with 300 sunny days per year is like a vacation every day!
SCHEDULE YOUR FLU SHOT.
GET YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing COVID-19.*
The sooner you get your flu shot, the better. It takes about two weeks after vaccination to provide protection against the flu.*
Visit our website for more information about our COVID-19 services. Or, call 800.233.3CMG
(3264) to schedule your vaccine today.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html
Flu vaccines are available at all Cigna Medical Group locations. Call 800.233.3CMG (3264) to schedule yours today.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm
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HIGH-FIVE FOR MANAGING YOUR MEDICATIONS
Five simple tips to help you keep up with your medications.
The Cigna Medical Group Pharmacy Team has your back.
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William Harris, MD
Joelle Wysocki, NP
Favorite physical activity:
Cycling outdoors and inside on my Peloton
Favorite part of living in Arizona:
Coming from Minnesota, I love not having to shovel snow; however, if I want to dust off my downhill skis, I can drive north to Flagstaff.
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Child visit:
SCHEDULE YOUR FLU SHOT.
The sooner you get your flu shot, the better. It takes about two weeks after vaccination to provide protection against the flu.*
GET YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing COVID-19.*
Flu vaccines are available at all Cigna Medical Group locations. Call 800.233.3CMG (3264) to schedule yours today.
*https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm
*https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html
Visit our website for more information about our COVID-19 services. Or, call 800.233.3CMG (3264) to schedule your vaccine today.
Show breast cancer who’s boss.
Three things you can do to take control.
Act: Starting at age 40, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of annual mammogram screenings.
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We get it. Breast cancer is scary – especially because we know that about 1 in 8 will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. But here’s the good news: By staying informed and being proactive, you can help reduce your risk and increase your chances for early detection and survival. Cigna Medical Group is here to help.
1. Breast cancer screenings
Cigna Medical Group offers 3D mammography services, which can help to detect cancer earlier. Our digital screenings are sent directly to your electronic health record and delivered within 24-48 hours to coordinate care, so you spend less time waiting for results.
The following Cigna Medical Group centers offer 3D mammograms:
Superstition Springs
Discuss results and next steps
Fact: If breast cancer is found early, there are more treatment options and a better chance for survival. In fact, women whose breast cancer is detected early have a 93%+ survival rate in the first five years.
Show breast cancer who’s boss.
We get it. Breast cancer is scary – especially because we know that about 1 in 8 will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. But here’s the good news: By staying informed and being proactive, you can help reduce your risk and increase your chances for early detection and survival. Cigna Medical Group is here to help.
Three things you can do to take control.
1. Breast cancer screenings
Fact: If breast cancer is found early, there are more treatment options and a better chance for survival. In fact, women whose breast cancer is detected early have a 93%+ survival rate in the first five years.
Act: Starting at age 40, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of annual mammogram screenings.
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Cigna Medical Group offers 3D mammography services, which can help to detect cancer earlier. Our digital screenings are sent directly to your electronic health record and delivered within 24-48 hours to coordinate care, so you spend less time waiting for results.
The following Cigna Medical Group centers offer 3D mammograms:
• Superstition Springs
• Phoenix Central Women’s Wellness Center
• Sun City
• CJ Harris
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Cigna Medical Group’s Phoenix Central Women’s Center is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and our four mammogram sites are certified by the American College of Radiology for breast imaging.
2. Warning signs
Fact: Some women don’t have any signs or
symptoms at all, which is why screenings are so
important. Still, some women do experience
symptoms, so it’s important to know what they are.
Act: Be familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, and report any changes to a health care provider right away.
Some warning signs can include:
• New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)
• Thickening or swelling of part of the breast
• Irritation or dimpling of breast skin
• Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast
• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood
• Any change in the size or the shape of the breast
• Pain in any area of the breast
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Remember: These symptoms can happen with conditions other than cancer too. So don’t panic. If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away.
3. Lead a healthy lifestyle
Fact: Studies show that your overall health and
certain unhealthy habits can increase your
risk of developing breast cancer.
Act: You may be able to help lower your risk of breast cancer by making simple healthy lifestyle changes, such as:
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• Getting to and staying at a healthy weight
• Being physically active
• Limiting alcohol consumption
• Avoiding tobacco
Let’s work together to show breast cancer who’s boss.
Share these facts and actions with someone you love.
1. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html
2. https://www.carolmilgardbreastcenter.org/early-detection
3. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm
4. https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/report-breast-cancer-death-rates-down-40-percent-since-1989.html
Phoenix Central Women’s Wellness Center
Sun City
Cigna Medical Group’s Phoenix Central Women’s Center is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and our four mammogram sites are certified by the American College of Radiology for breast imaging.
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Fact: Studies show that your overall health and certain unhealthy habits can increase your risk of developing breast cancer.
Act: You may be able to help lower your risk of breast cancer by making simple healthy lifestyle changes, such as:
Getting to and staying at a healthy weight
Phoenix Central Women’s Wellness Center
Sun City
CJ Harris
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Let’s work together to show breast cancer who’s boss.
Share these facts and actions with someone you love.
1. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html
2. https://www.carolmilgardbreastcenter.org/early-detection
3. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm
4. https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/report-breast-cancer-death-rates-down-40-percent-since-1989.html
Fact: Some women don’t have any signs or symptoms at all, which is why screenings are so important. Still, some women do experience symptoms, so it’s important to know what they are.
2. Warning signs
Act: Be familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, and report any changes to a health care provider right away.
Some warning signs can include:
New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)
Phoenix Central Women’s Wellness Center
Sun City
CJ Harris
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area
CJ Harris
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Remember: These symptoms can happen with conditions other than cancer too. So don’t panic. If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away.
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast
3. Lead a healthy lifestyle
WEEK
October 17–23
1. Create a routine
Take medications with an activity you do at the same time every day, such as brushing your teeth.
2. Set a reminder
Use your cell phone or watch to set an alarm to remind you to take your medication. Or, go old school with a sticky note in a place you’ll be sure to see.
3. Keep it visible
Avoid an “out of sight, out of mind” situation by keeping your medication in a place that’s easy to spot, such as your nightstand or kitchen counter.
4. Track your doses
A pill box, calendar or medication journal can be a great tool to help you keep track of your doses and prevent double doses.
5. Carry extra doses
Keep some extra doses in a bag or purse you use often, just in case you’re away from home or you forget to take your medication before you leave.
Need help with managing your medications?
Cigna Medical Group can provide the added support you need. Call your local Cigna Medical Group Pharmacy to learn more: 800.233.3264.
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1. Create a routine
Take medications with an activity you do at the same time every day, such as brushing your teeth.
2. Set a reminder
Use your cell phone or watch to set an alarm to remind you to take your medication. Or, go old school with a sticky note in a place you’ll be sure to see.
3. Keep it visible
Avoid an “out of sight, out of mind” situation by keeping your medication in a place that’s easy to spot, such as your nightstand or kitchen counter.
4. Track your doses
A pill box, calendar or medication journal can be a great tool to help you keep track of your doses and prevent double doses.
5. Carry extra doses
Keep some extra doses in a bag or purse you use often, just in case you’re away from home or you forget to take your medication before you leave.
Need help with managing your medications?
Cigna Medical Group can provide the added support you need. Call your local Cigna Medical Group Pharmacy to learn more: 800.233.3264.
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