Preventive Care
“I feel fine. I see a doctor when I’m sick. Why do I need a primary care doctor?”
February 2025 Cancer Prevention
Approximately 39.3% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer during their lives. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute, cancer happens when the orderly process of old cells dying and being replaced by new cells breaks down. Abnormal or damaged cells can grow and multiply, forming tumors that either stay where they are (benign) or invade other areas (malignant).
Why Wait to Address Weight?
More and more Floridians are struggling with their weight, a concern that often (but not always) has a negative impact on mood, self-esteem, joint health, sleep, arterial health, and inflammation – and can even affect social aspects like job promotions, friendships, and more intimate relationships.
Lifestyle Medicine: Six Behaviors for a Long and Healthy Life
We hear a lot about the positive power of lifestyle changes, but few people know there is an actual field of medicine devoted to Lifestyle Medicine.
Managing the Gift: A Guide to Healthy Aging
Aging is a gift, though not one given to everyone. If you are fortunate enough to receive this gift, you know that it comes with changes to both your body and your mind. That’s why it’s important to prioritize your well-being and make conscious decisions every day to benefit your health. By making healthy lifestyle choices, no matter how big or small they may be, you can live your life to the fullest.
Scrubbing the Germs Away: The Health Benefits of Hand-Washing
One of the simplest, but most effective, ways to protect yourself from diseases is properly washing your hands. Maintaining good hygiene can keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, especially during the colder months.
Prioritizing Wellness: The Importance of Flu Awareness
Gear up to fight the flu this year by taking essential steps to protect yourself and others from this common but potentially serious threat. With December upon us it is time to focus on ways to stay alert and vigilant in healthy practices to get yourself through the flu season. Before taking measures to combat the flu, it’s important to understand exactly what this disease is.
Protecting My Personal Health Information
In a world where everything is driven by technology, we must continuously keep the protection of information – particularly health information – at the forefront of our minds.
Capital Health Plan’s Nancy Van Vessem Center For Healthy Aging Recognized as a Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capital Health Plan (CHP), a trusted Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the Florida Panhandle, proudly announces that the Nancy Van Vessem, MD, Center for Healthy Aging has been designated as a 2023 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This recognition underscores CHP’s commitment to exceptional cardiovascular care and its dedication to improving public health.
CDC Advises Patients and Their Families To Be Antibiotics Aware
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising patients and their families to use antibiotics only when necessary to reduce antimicrobial resistance, help stop the spread of superbugs, and protect patients from side effects from antibiotics. During U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and beyond, CDC promotes Be Antibiotics Aware, an educational effort to raise awareness about the importance of safe antibiotic use.