Yearly Archives: 2015

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  Are There Times When You Are Looking for Things to Do Here in Mobile?

  Posted on September 29, 2015

  As we all know, Mobile has plenty to offer to its residents. But sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what your choices are at any given time.

  Here is a great site which you might want to bookmark. Its called Mobile.org, and it covers a lot of what is going on in Mobile and our surrounding areas.

  Click here to view the site.

  Upcoming events include the Mobile Fashion Week and USA Jaguars Football. You can even setup your own personal email alert system to be notified of scheduled events.

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  A Primer on Concierge Medicine…..

  Posted on September 22, 2015

  Every now and then we find an Internet article which clearly lays out the benefits of being involved with a concierge practice such as Access MD of Mobile.

  This past month we found one on the Healthline website entitled “The Future of Healthcare Could be in Concierge Medicine”.

  The article makes the following points:

  1. Concierge practices serve many fewer patients than a traditional practice serves. Of course, this means that you can make an appointment and gain access to care much more easily with a concierge practice.

  2. Given the rapidly escalating deductibles in traditional healthcare plans, working with a concierge practice can actually save money for the patient.

  3. Concierge medicine is not just about “sick care”, but also about staying healthy and living life to the fullest.

  Click here to read the entire article.

  If you work with Access MD already, you already realize these benefits. But it is always good to see more press coverage and wider availability for all people for concierge medicine.

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  Doctors on demand: Affordable and getting more popular

  Posted on September 15, 2015

  This is a short article and video from CNBC on the advantages of working with a concierge medical practice such as Access MD Mobile. Benefits listed include limitless access to a doctor, compatibility with high deductible insurance plans, and longer visits.

  Click here to read the article.

  Please call our office for information and to schedule a “Meet and Greet” with Dr. Hashimi.

   

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  Is Your Company Providing A Self- Funded Health Insurance Policy to Your Employees?

  Posted on September 8, 2015

  Higher premiums. Higher deductibles. Less coverage.

  If you own a business which self-insures you know how expensive health insurance is these days.

  The Access MD brand of medicine can help you control your bottom line. By offering a concierge package to your employees, claims can go down, and this means rates will go down as well.

  This is a great article on the benefits of this strategy.

  Most people think that private, concierge medical care (or direct pay medicine as it is sometimes called) is for the senior citizens among us. In today’s world, it makes sense for everyone.

  Call us for more information. Based on your specific needs, Access MD can create a package which will make economic sense for you.

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  Light to Moderate Jogging Might be the Best Exercise for You…..

  Posted on August 30, 2015

  We all know exercise is critical to good health, but the debate rages as to how much exercise and what kind of exercise is best for you. Your age, pre-existing conditions, and other reasons factor into the equation. Having said that, here is one article which states that a moderate amount of jogging either outside of the home or on a treadmill helps lower your risk of death.

  A short snippet from the article:

  “First, some exercise reduces your risk of death. Second, the optimal walking/jogging exercise is light to moderate jogging. The optimal speed is between 5 and 7 mph, and if you do 25 minutes about three times a week, you’re all set. Nothing in the data suggests that running more – farther, or faster – will do more to lower your risk of death.”

  Click here for the entire article. It cites different studies in reaching these conclusions.

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  Did You Know That Pets Are Good For Your Health?

  Posted on August 24, 2015

  Conversations about health and healthcare usually revolve around what to eat, how much to exercise, healthcare insurance, or maybe new technologies.

  But sometimes the most simple solutions to better health are right in front of us. Owning a pet may be one of those solutions, according to many studies.

  Of course, we all know that pet owners have many reasons for owning pets. For example, pets offer companionship, security, and happiness.

  But you can also count health benefits as a benefit to having a pet. This article from Health.com gives 12 great reasons as to why owning a pet is great for your health. Among the reasons are better fitness, help with depression, and lower blood pressure.

  Recently I found two abandoned kittens and took them home. This experience made me want to share this article with you.

  The Mobile SPCA always has pets for adoption, and the process to acquire a new pet is quite simple.

  Great health can be obtained through many strategies. Owning a pet might not be at the top of the list of those strategies, but studies indicate it can have a measurable effect on your health.

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  15 Things We Want Back in Mobile

  Posted on August 15, 2015

  AL.com recently asked their readers what they would want to once again see in Mobile.

  Here are 15 suggestions, and some are quite fun, so we wanted to share them with you. Included in the list are Constantine’s restaurant, Hartwell Field, and Hammel’s Department Store.

  For a trip down memory lane, and a look at a few icons in our community’s history, click here…….

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  A Note on Our Corporate Program

  Posted on August 9, 2015

  We have seen an increasing interest in Access MD from younger members of the Mobile community. While we were immediately embraced by senior citizens here in Mobile, we now hear more from younger people in their 40’s and 50’s.

  In case you didn’t know. Access MD offers Executive and Corporate Programs. For those of you in your working years, Access MD offers as much value for you as it does for the retired folks in Mobile.

  Please call and talk directly to Dr. Hashimi to see if our practice might be a good fit for you.

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  For Senior Citizens, Driving Keeps You Healthy

  Posted on August 2, 2015

  We all know how hard it is for senior citizens to give up driving after having that freedom for so many years.

  But did you also know that studies show that when people stop driving due to old age that the chances of depression and health issues arising are much higher?

  Read more on this AAA study by clicking here…..

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  Pets Are Good for Your Health

  Posted on July 22, 2015

  Most of us have pets in our homes. We might do this for enjoyment, or in the case of  dogs, for security.

  But did you know that animals are also good for your health? Many studies have shown this to be the case, and for reasons you could probably guess.

  Here is an article from Fox News on five animals that can make a positive impact on your health.

  Here is a clip from the article:

  Studies link dog ownership to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, plus a reduced risk of heart disease. A 2011 review in the Journal of physical activity and Health found that dog owners are 34 percent more likely to meet their exercise requirements (based on the federal guidelines) than nonowners.

  What are the five animals beside dogs? They are cats, fish, birds, and horses.

  To read the entire article, click here. It is very interesting reading!