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PHN pediatrician Dr. Lynne Johnson discusses how to help your teens through the COVID-19 pandemic
Social distancing is hard on all of us, but it can be especially hard on teens. Many teens are feeling isolated from their friends and are saddened by the loss of sports seasons, proms, class trips and graduation ceremonies.
PHN Podcast Video Edition: Telehealth
Primary Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow and Matt Eckley, Executive Director of Behavioral Health, discuss PHN’s commitment to their patients, focusing on the benefits of Telehealth.
PHN Podcast: Behavioral Health and Coping with COVID-19
Primary Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow and Matt Eckley, Executive Director of Behavioral Health, discuss Behavioral Health and COVID-19.
Dr. Corinne Brooks Provides Advice on Explaining COVID-19 to Children
Children are becoming more and more exposed to mainstream media and information surrounding COVID-19. This information may cause worry and fear in children. To ensure they are receiving the most reliable information, it is important for parents or guardians to sit down and discuss the current pandemic as a family. Primary Health Network Pediatrician, Dr….
PHN’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. George Garrow, shares information on the ways to control high blood pressure during the pandemic
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that makes the heart work extra hard to circulate the blood throughout the body. According to the CDC, nearly one-third of American adults, and two-thirds of Americans over the age of 60, have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, more than half of them have blood pressure…
Telehealth Services allows for Primary Health Network to rapidly respond to patients during COVID-19 Pandemic
As the fight against COVID-19 continues to evolve, organizations such as Primary Health Network have had to make a significant operational shift in the way care is delivered. The Community Health Center announced on March 30th the expansion of their Telehealth Services Network wide. Through this tech-enabled service, Primary Health Network was able to quickly…
Highmark Foundation Collaborative Care Grant
On August 23, 2019, Primary Health Network announced that they have been selected to receive a grant through Highmark Foundation, which will assist in expanding their Collaborative Care initiative, specifically in Clarion County. The Collaborative Care Model strives to improve the communication and relationships between the primary care provider and mental health providers. Matthew Eckley,…
Is the Keto Diet a Healthy Option?
New diet trends come and go, but the ketogenic (“keto”) diet has been in the spotlight for a few years now with no signs of disappearing. All diets have certain benefits and risks, and it’s important to talk to your doctor before starting any diet or exercise regimen. But what exactly is the keto diet,…
Healthy Bacteria: The Benefits of Probiotics
When we hear the word bacteria, we normally think of germs or getting sick, but did you know that everyone actually has “good” and “bad” bacteria in their body at all times? These bacteria live in our digestive tract, with the majority living in our intestines and colon. They help digest food and can be…
The Facts about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. Typical symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and a skin rash, and children can get exposed to the virus through close personal contact such as hugging, breathing in air when an infected person coughs or…