Positive relationships are good for the soul—they make us feel more secure and give our lives meaning. Here are some tips on how to build healthy relationships: Think about what you want to say and make your message clear so people understand what you mean. Talk about what [...]
While a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management are great ways to stay on top of your health, adding routine preventive breast and cervical cancer screenings to the picture can be a lifesaver. Early detection can help stop something sooner than later. Not sure what and when to schedule? [...]
11 steps to protect your home and family Did you know more than 350,000 home fires occur every year? 50% of these fires start in the kitchen, 7% begin in the bedroom, and 6% are chimney fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a five-year [...]
While the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be an exaggeration, there’s no question that apples come with multiple health benefits. Plus, this beloved autumn fruit is convenient, versatile, and packed with wholesome flavor. In this month’s video, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager Sabrina Black shares [...]
3 ways to support inclusion Peer inclusion helps a person feel seen, heard, and included. It happens when one feels included in their environment, with a safe space to share ideas, consider options, and overcome obstacles. Studies show, when someone feels included, they feel more motivated and want to [...]
As PacificSource marks our 90th anniversary, we’re looking at how the original, cooperative vision of our founding group of 13 doctors continues to define us. A fine example is our ongoing collaboration with Summit Health—a physician-led, patient-centric healthcare network with more than 170 providers and ten locations in Central [...]
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is an egg-based, high-dose flu shot approved for use in people 65 years of age and older. This vaccine is made with four times the amount of antigen than regular-dose flu shots. The antigen is the part of the vaccine that helps your body build protection [...]
If you’re reading this, chances are you consider your pup more of a family member than “just a pet.” But did you know having a pet actually supports your well-being? It's true! So, for all the value they provide in our lives, homemade treats can be a great way [...]
7 tools that can help Getting married, parenting, moving, changing careers, heading to college, losing someone, and retiring are all examples of life transitions. They can happen at any age and can feel so significant that we question a lot of about ourselves and our lives. While normal and [...]
The term “burnout” comes from the concept of burning fuel until it’s depleted—an apt metaphor for a condition that has become far too common. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as, “a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” The primary symptoms are: [...]
