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- As we approach the peak of hurricane season, it’s important to take a moment to make sure you’re prepared for the next severe weather event that may head our way. Including your medications in your planning is a critical step in staying safe before, during, and after a storm. What to Pack These items should [...]
- Alejandro Perez-Trepichio, MD Chief Medical Officer, Millennium Physician Group President, Collier County Medical Society As we welcome the new fall-winter season, it's inevitable that vaccinations, particularly flu shots, become a topic of discussion for many. This 2023-2024 season introduces us to new options, including the first-ever respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and the novel COVID-19 [...]
- Spring Clean Your Sleep Routine A good night’s sleep sure seems to put a little pep in our step. But can you really sleep your way to better health? Benjamin Franklin said, “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” and more recently Beyonce was quoted in an article [...]
Mark your calendars! Millennium Physician Group shares some upcoming senior events to help keep you healthy! Active After 50 Senior Expo February 11, from 10am – 2pm St. Johns County Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 Preparing for Aging Symposium March 2, from 9am – 3pm 5632 Sunrise Dr, Fort Myers, […]
- Tis the season to make those New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2023. Millennium Physician Group Family Medicine Physician Thomas R. Mitchell, MD, has some advice for making and keeping those promises to improve your health. Start in the Bedroom “If you're going to make a New Year's resolution, why not make one that's going [...]
Note: Information in this article was accurate at the time of original publication. Information about COVID-19 changes rapidly, so we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), as well as your state and local government for the latest information. COVID-19 numbers are creeping up, flu cases […]
- When and How to Sign Up Whether you’re aging into Medicare, or you’ve been covered for years, you have options when it comes to coverage, and the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (which runs from October 15 to December 7) is your opportunity to assess your healthcare needs for the coming year. Learn what new plans [...]
- Could a blueberry a day keep forgetfulness away? Well, sort of. A new research study has found that blueberries can benefit your brain. Specifically, the equivalent of a half-cup of fresh blueberries per day (consumed as freeze-dried blueberry powder) was found to protect at-risk, middle-aged people from cognitive decline when implemented early. “It is an [...]
- If You’re Over 50, COVID Can Increase Your Shingles Risk Even if you’ve had COVID-19 and recovered, you may not be completely in the clear. If you’re 50 or older and have had COVID-19, you’re at a greater risk for shingles. Millennium Physician Group Internal Medicine Physician Alejandro Perez-Trepichio explains the connection and what you [...]
- Harnessing the Full Power of Your Prescriptions If you’re one of the millions of Americans prescribed medication for a chronic health condition, you might be doing something wrong. You visit your doctor and get a prescription, but do you actually fill it and finish taking it? Turns out, getting that prescription from your doctor is [...]