By Kathy Hill, Nurse Practitioner Did you know that type 2 diabetes is the most common form of disease to develop in older adults? In fact, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10) and about 90-to-95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Katie Maceyko, Nurse Practitioner Learn how to protect yourself and others from the harmful rays of the sun
This June marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the 25th anniversary of the first Pride Month. The 20-year-olds who participated in the nation’s first Pride parades – marches held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to fight against unfair laws and treatment – are now over 65 years old today. While Pride...
Loretta Green-Williams, age 70, has always had a high tolerance for pain. But when she began experiencing excruciating pain in her legs along with indigestion, she grew worried and scheduled an appointment with her primary care practitioner (PCP). Hoping for a full medical evaluation to get to the root cause of her health...
By Alexandra Ristow, MD May is more than just a time to enjoy the blooming flowers and warmer weather. It’s a month packed with appreciations and observances to raise awareness about a number of health conditions, including stroke – the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
By Neil Patel, MD, Chief Health Officer May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of this very special group of people.At Patina, we honor and celebrate older adults every day. It’s in our DNA and underpins our mission: To profoundly improve the healthcare and aging experience for people...
Patina patients express their appreciation for a medical practice that focuses specifically on age-friendly care with a dedicated team that spends as much time as needed to really listen, understand, and address their unique health concerns.
Fast appointments. Responsive. A team devoted to your needs. Patients say this and more about Patina, comparing us to concierge care – but without the high cost.
Feeling overwhelmed with care options but unsure what steps to take? Need help with the legwork related to coordinating with specialists, getting insurance approvals, and resolving other care-related issues? Patients describe how their Patina Health Champion makes things easy – staying on top of the details, providing peace...
