Tag: wellness coach

Anne Arundel Winter Storm Safety Alert

Evolve Direct Primary Care | March 21, 2018, 02:03 PM

Annapolis Winter Storm Safety Alert: Winter storms and cold temperatures can be deadly. Power outages, frozen docks and slippery roadways all contribute to injuries and deaths every year. Evolve Medical brings you a reminder of what you should (and shouldn’t) do to protect you and your family during Winter Storm Toby. Start with these Steps […]

Flu Deaths Spike in Children: 75% Didn’t Get Flu Shot

Evolve Direct Primary Care | February 17, 2018, 02:08 PM

A sharp spike in flu deaths among children was reported Friday by the CDC. Called the worst flu season in a decade, another 22 children died last week. Across the US, 84 children have died of the flu since the season began. But there may be some good news. This week, researchers reported that […]

2018 Flu Worsens — Weeks More Ahead

Evolve Direct Primary Care | February 06, 2018, 11:45 AM

2018 FLU SEASON UPDATE: Hospitalizations for flu are at the highest level since the CDC began collecting this data — and climbing. Many flu experts predict the 2018 flu season has weeks more to go. In Maryland, ERs and doctors are seeing an increased percentage of people sick with the flu for the third straight week. […]

How Doctors and Nurses Prevent Flu

Evolve Direct Primary Care | February 02, 2018, 04:15 PM

Prevent Flu Ever wonder how doctors and nurses prevent flu? After all, they are surrounded by people with high fevers and the flu, coughing at them in small exam rooms. The answers may surprise you–and mainly because some of the most important preventative steps are so simple! 1. Wash Your Hands (or use hand sanitizer) […]

Flu Deadlier – Spread by Breathing

Evolve Direct Primary Care | January 22, 2018, 11:54 AM

The flu virus is deadlier this year, killing an average of 100 people per week beginning last month. The flu has killed 30 children this year so far. On top of that, the University of Maryland School of Public Health published a study showing that just breathing may spread the flu. Read more. The CDC is […]

Flu Level Spikes in Maryland

Evolve Direct Primary Care | January 09, 2018, 02:05 PM

Influenza rate has spiked suddenly here in Maryland. Flu intensity is now listed at the highest level and widespread. In the US, 13 children have died this year from the flu. At the same time, the influenza strain being detected this year is H3N2 and according to a commentary published in the New England Journal of […]

Health Alert: 10 Below! Frostbite in 30 Min

Evolve Direct Primary Care | January 05, 2018, 02:37 PM

Winter Gale brings Wind Chill to 10 below Frostbite in 30 Minutes The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Gale warning for the Annapolis area, with wind gusts as high as 45 mph causing wind chill to as much as 10 below. At 10 below, exposed skin will develop frostbite in as little as […]

New Year, New You: 10 Steps that Really Work

Evolve Direct Primary Care | December 28, 2017, 01:08 PM

New Year, New You? 10 Steps that Really Work! Why does Old You Quit on New You So Easily? New You gets distracted, lazy or just is as busy and preoccupied with life as Old You. It’s not because Old You sucks. It’s because Old You needs to make a plan for success. New […]

Bittersweet Truth: Sugar Free Ain’t Free

Evolve Direct Primary Care | December 21, 2017, 01:05 PM

Bittersweet Truth: Sugar Free Ain’t Free Sugar-free sweeteners were initially created for people dealing with diabetes. Now, the idea that sugar substitutes are healthy has become rooted in the American psyche and are hard to avoid in today’s food supply. Researchers are now realizing that these artificial sweeteners have only made things worse by creating even […]

Last Day to Enroll December 22

Evolve Direct Primary Care | December 21, 2017, 11:45 AM

The deadline for getting health insurance in Maryland is tomorrow, Friday December 22nd! Don’t get caught without health insurance. Confused? Too expensive? Evolve Medical Clinics is a Direct Primary Care and when paired with a low cost health insurance–or even with a health sharing network, your family could be paying as little as $399 […]

Creating a Stress-Free Holiday

Evolve Direct Primary Care | December 12, 2017, 11:44 AM

The holidays are among us – a time of year that causes a lot of stress for many of us. Holiday invitations gathering on your counter, a long list of people you need to send holiday cards to, and the daunting task of braving the shopping mall crowds. All of this, in addition to your […]

Meditation Tips for Beginners

Evolve Direct Primary Care | November 07, 2017, 11:55 AM

Feeling stressed? The little voices in your head won’t quiet down? Anxiety or irritability getting the best of you? Meditation can help! It’s likely you’ve heard of meditation before. You may have even tried it once or twice and decided “it’s not for me” or “it’s too hard”, “I can’t sit for hours thinking about […]

Evolve Medical Adds Health Coach

Evolve Direct Primary Care | October 27, 2017, 09:10 AM

Evolve Medical Clinics, currently the highest rated Primary Care in the area, has hired Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Leah Canale of Quintessential Health. According to Dr. Michael Freedman, founder of Evolve, adding health coaching is critical for Primary Care practices looking to truly help people make important lasting changes. “We’ve all tried diets […]