By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 10, 2020
Every year, Mother’s Day marks the start of National Women’s Health Week. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH), the annual observance is a reminder for women to make good health a priority. This year for National Women’s Health Week, OWH focuses on how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tony King, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Programs, Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 1, 2020
A lot has changed in the pharmacy world in the past few years, but nothing has spurred as much change as the past few weeks. However, one of the most respected and accessible health care professionals continues to be available to assist you in your times of need.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 29, 2020
Our health care systems are flooded with people who have the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or are experiencing symptoms and need to get tested. So what should you do if you need to get in to see a doctor for non-COVID-19 reasons? Or what if you or a loved one has a health emergency amid the outbreak?… Read the rest
Watch Out for Scams during the COVID-19 PandemicBy Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 24, 2020
As most of the world takes protective measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an ugly side of humanity is emerging to take advantage of our vulnerabilities. Scammers are developing new and sophisticated attempts to steal personally identifiable information (PII), extract bank account and routing numbers, hack into virtual conference calls and deploy destructive viruses into computers.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 22, 2020
For some of us, uncertainty, isolation and fear are the toughest part of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The disease has caused waves of panic, as people rush to stores to stock up on supplies, clearing shelves and bringing about nationwide shortages of disinfecting wipes, toilet paper and other household essentials.
It’s not surprising a pandemic makes people feel helpless … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 17, 2020
“Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear scrubs.”
It’s a phrase that has been popping up all over social media and elsewhere on the Internet, usually accompanied by a photo of a health care worker. Other pictures show health care workers after long shifts, their faces lined, bruised or sometimes even cut by wearing personal protective equipment … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 17, 2020
It’s National Minority Health Month. This national effort brings awareness to the importance of physical, mental and emotional wellness, no matter your race, gender, age or where you live. Amid COVID-19 shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, focusing on good health for all of us is exactly what we need right now.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 10, 2020
As the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) seeps into most corners of the world, stress levels are on the rise. Beginning March 2020, professional sporting events, amusement parks, concerts, weddings, schools and childcare facilities closed, and state and federal governments implemented physical distancing and—for several states—shelter-in-place orders. For millions of people, ways of life changed overnight, finances were … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 3, 2020
As the number of positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise around the world, it’s important to understand the role we all play in slowing the spread of the disease. Practicing prevention eases the burden on the health care system and allows scientists time to develop a vaccine to protect us against the virus.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 27, 2020
The repeated advice for avoiding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been to practice good hand hygiene. Simply: wash your hands a lot. But what about when it comes to your “stuff?” Is COVID-19 on your clothes? Your cell phone? A counter? A doorknob? The answer is – it certainly could be. So here’s what you should do.… Read the rest
