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Senior Times - December 2018
The Importance
Of Primary Care
By: Carolyn Wyllie, Bronson BC
Having a health care provider who knows you and your unique needs can be a big plus when it comes to manag- ing your health. From birth to adoles- cence and adulthood, people of all ages should establish themselves as a patient of a primary care provider.
Primary care providers – including doctors, nurse practitioners, and phy- sician assistants – provide preventive care, annual physicals, and overall health exams as well as treat common medical conditions.
It’s important to have a primary care provider to stay up to date on immunizations, which is especially significant this time of year as flu season begins.
Other medical conditions to see your primary care provider for include:
• Chronic conditions such as asthma,
diabetes, heart disease, and high blood
pressure
• Dermatology services
• Bone and joint care
• Well-woman care and family planning
• Ear, nose, and throat care
• Mental and behavioral health
And, if you have a health condition that requires specialized care, your primary care provider will connect you to a specialist and help coordinate next
steps and follow-up care.
If you do get sick and feel like you
need to see a doctor, call your prima-
ry care provider first. A primary care provider can advise and treat your immediate health needs, such as fevers, colds, ear aches, sinus infections, sore throats (including strep), infections, including urinary tract, and other minor, non-emergency injuries and illnesses.
If you are experiencing chest pain or symptoms of a serious injury or illness, call 911 or go directly to the hospital. For all other needs, call your primary care provider and he or she can advise you on how and where to get the care you need.
If you need a primary care provid- er, call (269) 341-7788 to schedule an appointment at any of Bronson loca- tions. Learn more at bronsonhealth. com/primarycare.
Nominations Sought For
2019 Governor’s Service Awards
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By: Jason Alexander
The Michigan Community Service Commission is pleased to announce that nominations are being sought for the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are given annually by the governor to indi- viduals, organizations, and businesses to acknowledge their commitment to serving their communities through volunteerism. This event is hosted
by the Michigan Community Service Commission.
The online application for the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards is available at www.michigan.gov/governorsser- viceawards. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2019. Date and location of the event will be announced at a later date.
“Help us honor those who make
a difference in Michigan communi- ties,” Michigan Community Service Commission executive director Ginna Holmes said. “We would like to lift up those who carry a generous spirit
of helping others and inspire more Michiganders to volunteer.”
In 2019, awards will be presented in 10 categories, which reflect the diverse nature of volunteers throughout the state. The categories are:
• Governor George Romney Lifetime
Achievement Award
• Lifetime Humanitarian Award
• Senior Volunteer of the Year Award • Volunteer of the Year Award
• Youth Volunteer of the Year Award • Mentor of the Year Award
• Outstanding Volunteer Organization
Award
• Education Service Leader Award
• Outstanding National Service Program
Award
• Corporate and Small Business
Community Leader Award
For additional information or ques- tions, please contact the Michigan Community Service Commission at (517) 335-4295 or gsa@michigan.gov.
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