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I enjoy the weather, outside of the summer months!
Hiking the Estrella Mountains with my children and grand-dog.
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FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN ARIZONA:
Strength training.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
I am new to Arizona – four months at the moment, and I enjoy the food, outdoor activities and beautiful weather.
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Have a dermatology exam coming up?
This month’s spotlight providers recommend asking these questions during your visit.
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We offer geriatric medicine services at our North Valley, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Central, Scottsdale, Sun City and Superstition Springs health centers.
“They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
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The season of giving back
Evernorth Care Group employees recently volunteered at the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help feed hungry families throughout Phoenix and nine Arizona counties.
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Fry’s Pharmacy will no longer be an in-network pharmacy in 2023 for Cigna Medicare and Cigna commercial plans. If this change means you need to transfer your prescriptions to an in-network pharmacy, make sure you do so before the end of the year. As always, you can use your neighborhood Evernorth Care Group pharmacy. Find the nearest location here.
Three ways to spice up your meals
What makes each of these recipes unique are the special spices. What they have in common is that each can be prepared, baked and on the table in less than an hour.
One tray and over three servings of vegetables per serving makes this a great dinner for friends and family.
HARISSA CHICKEN, LENTIL AND KALE TRAY BAKE
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An easy, healthy chili recipe? Awesome. The ability to pack and freeze it for up to three months? Even better.
VEGGIE-PACKED
CHILI CON CARNE
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Packed with fresh vegetables and flavor, this curry can be served with quinoa and on the table in 40 minutes.
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN
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1. Forget the empty calories this season.
3. Fend off holiday stress.
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ hometown-health/speaking-of-health/fend-off-holiday-stress-with-these-tips
Questions to ask at your next visit.
Recommended questions from Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP
How often should you actually be having a dermatology appointment?
What services do you provide?
What changes should you be looking for in a mole?
Recommended questions from Donna Tarin, NP
What should I be doing for my skin regimen?
How can I protect myself against skin cancer?
How does my diet affect my skin?
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Evernorth Care Group’s geriatric medicine specialists are experts in understanding, preventing and treating diseases common in older adults, such as diabetes, arthritis and congestive heart failure. As board-certified physicians, the team will address all aspects of your medical care, including:
Alcohol dehydrates, so plain or sparkling water in between alcoholic drinks will help you stay healthier – and may also keep you from over-imbibing. Avoiding mixed drinks is also a good idea: wine has fewer calories, has more antioxidants and takes longer to drink.
2. Stretch when exercising
Limbering up for cold-weather exercise will help increase your flexibility and range of motion, and decrease your risk of injury. Safe stretching includes brisk walking or jogging for a few minutes, followed by dynamic stretches, such as arm circles and lunges.
1. Add water to your happy hour.
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Dermatology
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C.J. Harris Health Center, Phoenix Central Health Center
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Strength training.
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I am new to Arizona – four months at the moment, and I enjoy the food, outdoor activities and beautiful weather.
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN ARIZONA:
Alcohol dehydrates, so plain or sparkling water in between alcoholic drinks will help you stay healthier – and may also keep you from over-imbibing. Avoiding mixed drinks is also a good idea: wine has fewer calories, has more antioxidants and takes longer to drink.
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Holidays are meant to be enjoyable. So don’t let holiday stress bring down your holiday cheer. Good planning is key – from managing your commitments and sticking to your budgets to making time to relax and take care of your own needs.
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Donna Tarin, NP
Evernorth Care Group’s geriatric medicine specialists are experts in understanding, preventing and treating diseases common in older adults, such as diabetes, arthritis and congestive heart failure. As board-certified physicians, the team will address all aspects of your medical care, including:
Limbering up for cold-weather exercise will help increase your flexibility and range of motion, and decrease your risk of injury. Safe stretching includes brisk walking or jogging for a few minutes, followed by dynamic stretches, such as arm circles and lunges.
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What should I be doing for my skin regimen?
How can I protect myself against skin cancer?
How does my diet affect my skin?
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NP's ADVICE:
“Sun is great for the body, not so much for the skin. It is important to wear some form of sun protection daily.”
Chronic condition management, which helps slow or treat disease,
reduce symptoms, and make sure
you and your caregivers have support and resources.
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As your age changes, so does your health.
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Keeping Holiday Spirits Up When You’re Away From Loved Ones
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Add water to your
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STRETCH WHEN
EXERCISING IN THE COLD.
FEND OFF
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2. Stretch when exercising in the cold.
3. Fend off holiday stress.
Keeping holiday spirits up when you’re away from loved ones
Holidays are meant to be enjoyable. So don’t let holiday stress bring down your holiday cheer. Good planning is key – from managing your commitments and sticking to your budgets to making time to relax and take care of your own needs.
As your age changes, so does your health.
Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP
Donna Tarin, NP
Add water to your
Happy Hour menu.
STRETCH WHEN
EXERCISING IN THE COLD.
FEND OFF
HOLIDAY STRESS.
Don't forget to like, follow
and connect with
Evernorth Care Group.
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Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP
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“Sun is great for the body, not so much for the skin. It is important to wear some form of sun protection daily.”
NP'S ADVICE:
Recommended questions from
Donna Tarin, NP:
Recommended questions from Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP:
Recommended questions from Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP:
Recommended questions from Donna Tarin, NP
Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP
Hiking the Estrella Mountains with my children and grand-dog.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
I enjoy the weather, outside of the summer months!
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN ARIZONA:
Donna Tarin, NP
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Add water to your happy hour menu
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It sounds as if it would only make matters worse, but drinking water when you’re bloated can often help. If bloating is caused by a high-fiber diet, for example, your body will need water to work more efficiently. Drinking more water also relieves bloating caused by dehydration.
Drink water when you're bloated
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It sounds like the last thing you’d want to do after a long workday, but exercising will actually energize you. Everything we do uses oxygen, and exercise helps you work more efficiently so you don't tire as easily. A good workout will also help you function better mentally.
Exercise when you're tired.
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HARISSA CHICKEN, LENTIL AND KALE TRAY BAKE
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With so much hype around sharing and caring, the thought of spending the season without family nearby can definitely take the “happy” out of your happy holidays. But with a little creativity, a memorable holiday season is still possible.
Chronic condition management,
which helps slow or treat disease, reduce symptoms, and make sure you and your caregivers have support and resources.
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We offer geriatric medicine services at our North Valley, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Central, Scottsdale, Sun City and Superstition Springs health centers.
Evernorth Care Group Geriatric Services
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Get to Know Your A1C.
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What has your blood sugar been up to lately?
The A1C test – also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test – is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over three months. It’s one of the most commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, and it is also the main test to help you and your health care team manage your diabetes. Higher A1C levels are linked to diabetes complications, so reaching and maintaining your individual A1C goal is really important if you have diabetes.
Talk with your Evernorth Care Group doctor to see if getting an A1C test is right for you. Schedule an appointment online here, or call us at 800.233.3264.
With so much hype around sharing and caring, the thought of spending the season without family nearby can definitely take the “happy” out of your happy holidays. But with a little creativity, a memorable holiday season is still possible.
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“Stay off the internet!”
NP's ADVICE:
Olubukola (Bukky) Aremu, NP
“Sun is great for the body, not so much for the skin. It is important to wear some form of sun protection daily.”
NP's ADVICE:
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Donna Tarin, NP
“Stay off the internet!”
NP's ADVICE:
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The use of onsite pharmacies, which collaborate with geriatric physicians to monitor side effects and adjust medication when needed.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT OF THE MONTH
Westridge Health Center
Lupe Ramirez, MA
Lupe’s been with Evernorth Care Group for over 18 years and is currently a message nurse at the Westridge Health Center. Peers continuously praise Lupe for her compassion, and coming to work is always the highlight of her day. Being bilingual, Lupe goes out of her way to help Spanish-speaking patients better understand the care they are receiving.
Fry’s Pharmacy will no longer be an in-network pharmacy in 2023 for Cigna Medicare and Cigna Commercial plans. If this change means you need to transfer your prescriptions to an in-network pharmacy, make sure you do so before the end of the year. As always, you can use your neighborhood Evernorth Care Group pharmacy. Find the nearest location here.
Keeping holiday spirits up when you’re away from loved ones
With so much hype around sharing and caring, the thought of spending the season without family nearby can definitely take the “happy” out of your happy holidays. But with a little creativity, a memorable holiday season is still possible.
“Stay off the internet!”
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The use of onsite pharmacies, which collaborate with geriatric physicians to monitor side effects and adjust medication when needed.
Convenient referrals to specialists who work together with geriatric physicians for issues involving the feet,
vision or hearing.
Access to expert surgeons,
as well as a cost-effective
outpatient surgery center, with your safety and comfort in mind.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Evernorth Care Group employees recently volunteered at the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help feed hungry families throughout Phoenix and nine Arizona counties.
The season of giving back.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION
Renovations are wrapping up at the Superstition Springs Health Center. Check out the progress!
Sprucing up Superstition Springs
Convenient referrals to specialists who work together with geriatric physicians for issues involving the feet, vision or hearing.
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Access to expert surgeons, as well as a cost-effective outpatient surgery center, with your safety and comfort in mind.
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To learn more, visit our website or call 800.233.3264 to make an appointment.
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Evernorth Care Group Geriatric Services
As your age changes, so does your health.
Evernorth Care Group’s geriatric medicine specialists are experts in understanding, preventing and treating diseases common in older adults, such as diabetes, arthritis and congestive heart failure. As board-certified physicians, the team will address all aspects of your medical care, including:
Evernorth Care Group’s geriatric medicine specialists are experts in understanding, preventing and treating diseases common in older adults, such as diabetes, arthritis and congestive heart failure. As board-certified physicians, the team will address all aspects of your medical care, including:
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The use of onsite pharmacies, which collaborate with geriatric physicians to monitor side effects and adjust medication when needed.
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Convenient referrals to specialists who work together with geriatric physicians for issues involving the feet, vision or hearing.
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Access to expert surgeons, as well as a cost-effective outpatient surgery center, with your safety and comfort in mind.
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Add water to your
Happy Hour menu.
Stretch when exercising in the cold
Fend off holiday stress
IN THE COMMUNITY
The season of giving back
Evernorth Care Group employees recently volunteered at the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help feed hungry families throughout Phoenix and nine Arizona counties.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION
Spruce up Superstition Springs
Renovations are wrapping up at the Superstition Springs Health Center. Check out the progress!
Sprucing up Superstition Springs
Renovations are wrapping up at the Superstition Springs Health Center. Check out the progress!
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION
Keeping holiday spirits up
Create a holiday playlist of your favorite music and share it with family and friends, attend fun holiday-themed events, and decorate your home.
*https://www.shondaland.com/live/family/a38411756/keeping-holidays-merry-without-loved-ones/.
How to Keep the Holidays Merry if You Can’t Be With the Ones You Love.” Shondaland. December 2021.
Surround yourself with the spirit of the season.
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Here are some ways to make your holidays special this year even if your family is miles away.
At Evernorth Care Group, we understand how important support can be. Whether you’re struggling with depression, overwhelmed by a diagnosis or need to talk through a challenge, we’re here to listen to your concerns and help you get back on track. Our integrated behavioral health clinicians help you:
Behavioral Health Services at Evernorth Care Group
For more information about our behavioral health services, visit here or call 800.233.3264 to schedule an appointment.
*https://www.shondaland.com/live/family/a38411756/keeping-holidays-merry-without-loved-ones/.
How to Keep the Holidays Merry if You Can’t Be With the Ones You Love.” Shondaland. December 2021.
when you’re away from loved ones
Make plans with your neighbor, host some friends for a small gathering or plan a fun holiday-themed outing with your significant other.
Stay connected with whomever you can.
For instance, you and your loved ones can order meal kits to your houses and video call while cooking and enjoying the same food.
Start new holiday traditions.
You and your family members can all volunteer at local food banks or shelters and then join a video call to talk about your experiences and what you are thankful for.
Find cheer in giving back.
From decorating the tree to watching holiday movies, find ways to get together remotely throughout the entire holiday season.
Celebrate virtually and often.
Planning a future celebration can help dampen negativity during the holidays and foster excitement for the future.
Plan an in-person rain check.
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Keeping holiday spirits up
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Screen for and treat substance use
+ Support mental health issues
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Here are some ways to make your holidays special this year even if your family is miles away.