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PROVIDER SPOTLIGHTS
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Dermatology
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Paseo (Monday and Wednesday) and Paradise Valley (Tuesday and Thursday) Multi-Specialty Centers
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Family Medicine
South Mountain
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Spending time outdoors in the winter.
I enjoy mountain biking and hiking.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN ARIZONA:
Sunshine most days of the year.
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN ARIZONA:
The awe of discovering the human body. The honor of being trusted to give advice. The gratitude for helping someone through a difficult illness. These things never grow old. -Danielle Ofri
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
START A HEALTHY CONVERSATION
Have a wellness visit coming up?
This month’s spotlight providers recommend asking these questions during your visit.
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SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.”
– Dr. Seuess
Health tips
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RECIPES
Heart-healthy recipes to help
lower blood
pressure
With the right ingredients, heart-healthy cooking can be easy. No special foods or hard-to-follow recipes are required – just plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, lean meats, beans, nuts, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
This Southern-style dish takes 20 minutes to prepare; plus, it contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.
20-MINUTE CHICKEN CREOLE
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With whole wheat flour and quick-cooking oatmeal, your children will jump right out of bed for this delicious meal.
OATMEAL PECAN WAFFLES
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Whip up this mushroom lover’s dish for a quick and cozy meal at home or an elegant dish for company.
MUSHROOM PENNE
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Recommended questions from Sara Mohamad, MD
This month’s spotlight providers recommend asking these questions during your visit.
What signs am I looking for when it comes to skin cancer?
How often should I get a skin check?
Recommended questions from Spencer Ruben, DO
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The benefits of hugging go beyond that warm feeling you get when you hold someone in your arms. Scientists say that giving another person support through touch can reduce the stress of the person being comforted – and even reduce the stress of the person doing the comforting.
Heavy drinking can be linked to a number of poor health outcomes, including heart conditions. Excessive alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke. It can also contribute to cardiomyopathy, a disorder that affects the heart muscle.
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Family Medicine
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
South Mountain
LOCATION:
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHTS
Dermatology
PRACTICE AREA:
7
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Paseo (Monday and Wednesday) and Paradise Valley (Tuesday and Thursday) Multi-Specialty Centers
LOCATION:
The awe of discovering the human body. The honor of being trusted to give advice. The gratitude for helping someone through a difficult illness. These things never grow old.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
Spencer Ruben, DO
EvernorthCareGroup.com
Are there any medications I can stop taking?
Am I up to date on all recommended cancer screenings?
What lifestyle changes do you recommend to optimize my health?
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Our licensed optometrists (eye specialists) can help patients of all ages achieve and maintain clear vision with care tailored to meet your needs. We help ensure your eyes stay healthy through annual exams, vision correction and treatment for common eye conditions. Our optometry services include the following:
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See how to save at your pharmacy
Make the most of your “After Visit Summary”
on MyChart.
Don’t forget to like,
follow and connect with
Evernorth Care Group.
HUG IT OUT FOR
MENTAL HEALTH.
LIMIT ALCOHOL USE TO
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.
EXERCISE TO SHOW YOUR
HEART SOME LOVE.
See how to save
at your pharmacy
Whether it’s a brisk walk or a bike ride around the park, your heart thrives when you get up and go. The American Heart Association recommends five 30-minute moderate exercise sessions per week. Strength training is also great for your heart, because it improves your overall muscle tone and function.
Vision Services: See what you’ve been missing
Sara Mohamad, DNP, FNP
Spencer Ruben, DO
HUG IT OUT FOR
MENTAL HEALTH.
LIMIT ALCOHOL USE
TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.
EXERCISE TO SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE.
Don't forget to like,
follow and connect with
Evernorth Care Group.
EvernorthCareGroup.com
Sara Mohamad, DNP, FNP
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Hug it out for health.
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Heavy drinking can be linked to a number of poor health outcomes, including heart conditions. Excessive alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke. It can also contribute to cardiomyopathy, a disorder that affects the heart muscle.
Limit alcohol use to lower blood pressure.
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Whether it’s a brisk walk or a bike ride around the park, your heart thrives when you get up and go. The American Heart Association recommends five 30-minute moderate exercise sessions per week. Strength training is also great for your heart, because it improves your overall muscle tone and function.
Exercise to show your heart some love.
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20-MINUTE CHICKEN CREOLE
20-MINUTE CHICKEN CREOLE
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Out-of-pocket costs for prescription medicines can really add up. The good news is that there are many ways to save money on drug costs. These include choosing a quality generic version of the same drug, requesting 30-day to 90-day prescription refills for maintenance medications and having prescriptions delivered free of charge right to your door.
Medications only work if you take them, and you can’t take them if you can’t afford them. Here are five ideas to get you started on saving.
Our licensed optometrists (eye specialists) can help patients of all ages achieve and maintain clear vision with care tailored to meet your needs. We help ensure your eyes stay healthy through annual exams, vision correction and treatment for common eye conditions. Our optometry services include the following:
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Click below to view the MyChart
After Visit Summary.
Out-of-pocket costs for prescription medicines can really add up. The good news is that there are many ways to save money on drug costs. These include choosing a quality generic version of the same drug, requesting 30-day to 90-day prescription refills for maintenance medications and having prescriptions delivered free of charge right to your door.
Medications only work if you take them, and you can’t take them if you can’t afford them. Here are five ideas to get you started on saving.
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Tell your friends and family you love them. You won’t regret expressing your love, but you may regret omitting your kind words.
DOCTOR'S ADVICE:
Sara Mohamad, DNP, FNP
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Spencer Ruben, DO
Tell your friends and family you love them. You won’t regret expressing your love, but you may regret omitting your kind words.
Doctor's ADVICE:
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For the month of February, you can also take advantage of Evernorth Care Group’s optical sale and receive 30% off your second pair of glasses.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT OF THE MONTH
North Valley Family Practice
Michelle Salas
Rodriquez, MA
Michelle Salas Rodriguez has been a medical assistant at the North Valley Family Practice for three and a half years. Michelle is compassionate, thorough and always thinking and acting one step ahead. As she strives to consistently follow through and make sure patients are well taken care of, her positive energy and thoughtfulness resonate throughout the clinic.
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment unsure of what to do next? Or realized you forgot what you and your provider discussed? If so, your “After Visit Summary” can help. This printout is provided at the end of your appointment to summarize what was covered during your appointment. You will also be able to view it through your MyChart account.
See how to save at your pharmacy
Out-of-pocket costs for prescription medicines can really add up. The good news is that there are many ways to save money on drug costs. These include choosing a quality generic version of the same drug, requesting 30-day to 90-day prescription refills for maintenance medications and having prescriptions delivered free of charge right to your door.
Medications only work if you take them, and you can’t take them if you can’t afford them. Here are five ideas to get you started on saving.
Tell your friends and family you love them. You won’t regret expressing your love, but you may regret omitting your kind words.
DOCTOR'S ADVICE:
We recommend a regular annual eye exam every one to two years to test your vision and screen you for common eye diseases.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION
Keep your eyes open as we update our signage around the Valley.
Evernorth Care Group has a new look.
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LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.
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The benefits of hugging go beyond that warm feeling you get when you hold someone in your arms. Scientists say that giving another person support through touch can reduce the stress of the person being comforted – and even reduce the stress of the person doing the comforting.
1. Hug it out for health.
2. Limit alcohol use to lower
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Heavy drinking can be linked to a number of poor health outcomes, including heart conditions. Excessive alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke. It can also contribute to cardiomyopathy, a disorder that affects the heart muscle.
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3. Exercise to show your heart
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Whether it’s a brisk walk or a bike ride around the park, your heart thrives when you get up and go. The American Heart Association recommends five 30-minute moderate exercise sessions per week. Strength training is also great for your heart, because it improves your overall muscle tone and function.
READ MORE
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment unsure of what to do next? Or realized you forgot what you and your provider discussed? If so, your “After Visit Summary” can help. This printout is provided at the end of your appointment to summarize what was covered during your appointment. You will also be able to view it through your MyChart account.
Vision Services: See what you’ve been missing
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Michelle Salas Rodriquez, MA
HUG IT OUT FOR
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START A HEALTHY CONVERSATION
Have a wellness exam coming up?
This month’s spotlight providers recommend asking these questions during your visit.
LEARN MORE
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Through March 24, 2023, you can get 25% off select over-the-counter (OTC) medications at our 17 pharmacies.
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New to Evernorth Care Group ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Routine eye care:
Our full optical shop features more than 500 adult and pediatric frames to fit your lifestyle and budget. We also offer contact lens fittings.
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eyewear options:
We take care of scheduling appointments, and our electronic health records help keep providers informed. If your optometrist feels you may need eye surgery, they’ll refer you to an Evernorth Care Group ophthalmologist.
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Coordinated vision care:
Our eye doctors use ocular coherence tomography to produce a high-resolution image of your eye to identify the early stages of diabetic retinopathy and recommend the best treatment.
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3D diabetic retinal eye exams:
We offer optometry services at eight locations in the Valley: C.J. Harris, Chandler, Paradise Valley, Paseo, Phoenix Central, Stapley, Sun City and Westridge. To make an appointment to see one of our licensed optometrists, visit our website or call 800.233.3264. Want to learn more?
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
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Click below to view the MyChart After Visit Summary.
VIEW SUMMARY
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February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart disease, the number-one killer of Americans. Every year, Americans suffer more than 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes. To help reduce your risk and improve your heart health, we suggest following the “ABCS.”
Think heart healthy during American
Heart Month.
A. Take aspirin as directed by your health care provider.
C. Manage your cholesterol.
Ask your provider if aspirin can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Your body needs cholesterol, but when you have too much, it can build up in your arteries and cause heart disease.
Smoking raises your blood pressure, which increases your risk for heart attack and stroke.
S. Don't smoke.
Find out what your blood pressure numbers are, and ask your provider what those numbers mean for your health.
B. Control your blood pressure.
Million Hearts. "ABCS of Heart Health." Last reviewed July 13, 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/data-reports/factsheets/ABCS.html
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For the month of February, you can also take advantage of Evernorth Care Group’s optical sale and receive 30% off your second pair of glasses.
Evernorth Care Group optometry services accepts EyeMed and VSP insurance.
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New to Evernorth Care Group
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
-Danielle Ofri
I love hiking, practicing yoga and lifting weights. It’s all about balance.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
Sunshine most days of the year.
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING
IN ARIZONA:
BACK
Recommended questions from Sara Mohamad, MD
This month’s spotlight providers recommend asking these questions during your visit.
What signs am I looking for when it comes to skin cancer?
How often should I get a skin check?
1.
2.
3.
Are there any medications I can stop taking?
Am I up to date on all recommended cancer screenings?
What lifestyle changes do you recommend to optimize my health?
1.
2.
3.
Recommended questions from Spencer Ruben, DO
Our eye doctors use ocular coherence tomography to produce a high-resolution image of your eye to identify the early stages of diabetic retinopathy and recommend the best treatment.
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3D diabetic retinal eye exams:
Our full optical shop features more than 500 adult and pediatric frames to fit your lifestyle and budget. We also offer contact lens fittings.
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eyewear options:
We take care of scheduling appointments, and our electronic health records help keep providers informed.
If your optometrist feels you may need eye surgery, they’ll refer you to an Evernorth Care Group ophthalmologist.
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Coordinated vision care:
We recommend a regular annual eye exam every one to two years to test your vision and screen you for common eye diseases.
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Routine eye care:
Evernorth Care Group optometry services accepts EyeMed and VSP insurance
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WATCH VIDEO
We offer optometry services at eight locations in the Valley: CJ Harris, Chandler, Paradise Valley, Paseo, Phoenix Central, Stapley, Sun City and Westridge. To make an appointment to see one of our licensed optometrists, visit our website or call 800.233.3264. Want to learn more?
EXERCISE TO SHOW YOUR
HEART SOME LOVE.
VIEW SUMMARY
Million Hearts. "ABCS of Heart Health." Last reviewed July 13, 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/data-reports/factsheets/ABCS.html
Smoking raises your blood pressure, which increases your risk for heart attack
and stroke.
S. Don't smoke.
Your body needs cholesterol, but when you have too much, it can build up in your arteries and cause heart disease.
C. Manage your cholesterol.
Find out what your blood pressure numbers are, and ask your provider what those numbers mean for your health.
B. Control your blood pressure.
Ask your provider if aspirin can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
A. Take aspirin as directed by your health care provider.
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart disease, the number-one killer of Americans. Every year, Americans suffer more than 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes. To help reduce your risk and improve your heart health, we suggest following the “ABCS.”
REMINDER 02
REMINDER 01
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
TAKE TEST
REMINDER 03
Keep your eyes open as we update our signage around the Valley.
Evernorth Care Group
has a new look.
Don’t forget to like,
follow and connect with
Evernorth Care Group.
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New to Evernorth Care Group ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
We’ll be sharing provider and staff spotlights, patient testimonials, health tips, center updates, and even job openings. Be sure to connect with us so you don’t miss a thing.
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The awe of discovering the human body. The honor of being trusted to give advice. The gratitude for helping someone through a difficult illness. These things never grow old. -Danielle Ofri
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
I love hiking, practicing yoga and lifting weights. It’s all about balance.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION
Limit alcohol use to lower blood pressure.
Exercise to show your heart some love.
Think heart healthy during American
Heart Month.
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New to Evernorth Care Group
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
BACK
I enjoy mountain biking and hiking.
FAVORITE PART OF LIVING
IN ARIZONA:
Spending time outdoors in the winter.
FAVORITE FORMS OF EXERCISE:
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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Think heart healthy during American
Heart Month.
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