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Learn how Patina can help you stay healthy and protected this flu season

Learn how Patina can help you stay healthy and protected this flu season

By Katie Maceyko, Nurse Practitioner, and Monika Downey, PhD, Senior Director of Behavioral Health With fall and winter approaching, no one wants to miss out on holiday gatherings with family and friends because they’re sick! The colder months bring an increased risk of respiratory illness from viruses such as the flu and...

The do’s and don’ts of sun safety for older adults

The do’s and don’ts of sun safety for older adults

By Katie Maceyko, Nurse Practitioner Learn how to protect yourself and others from the harmful rays of the sun

Celebrating with pride: Addressing the healthcare needs of older LGBTQ+ adults

Celebrating with pride: Addressing the healthcare needs of older LGBTQ+ adults

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...

Be the leader of your own healthcare

Be the leader of your own healthcare

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...

Learn the facts about stroke: Why you should act FAST

Learn the facts about stroke: Why you should act FAST

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.

Celebrating the wins, both large and small, this Older Americans Month

Celebrating the wins, both large and small, this Older Americans Month

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...

Celebrating mothers: Protecting the backbone of our families with knowledge about osteoporosis

Celebrating mothers: Protecting the backbone of our families with knowledge about osteoporosis

Specializing in the unique needs of older adults

Specializing in the unique needs of older adults

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.

Like concierge care, but with no added costs or fees

Like concierge care, but with no added costs or fees

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.

The value of having a Patina health champion

The value of having a Patina health champion

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...