Happy New Year! As adults 65+ prioritize healthy living and new #FitnessGoals, Oak Street Health's Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin, MD MBA joined Talk of Alabama to discuss the importance of realistic objectives. Hear his tips on how older adults can successfully achieve their health goals: #HealthyMindset https://lnkd.in/gstPRYRN
Oak Street Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL 152,295 followers
Oak Street Health is an innovative value-based network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare.
About us
Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare. With a mission of rebuilding healthcare as it should be, the Company operates an innovative healthcare model focused on quality of care over volume of services, and assumes the full financial risk of its patients. Oak Street Health currently operates more than 200 centers across 25 states and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. To learn more about Oak Street Health’s proven approach to care, visit oakstreethealth.com.
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http://www.oakstreethealth.com
External link for Oak Street Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Primary Care Health Centers, Medicare, Concierge Care, and Older Adults
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Employees at Oak Street Health
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For many patients, a new year means new health and wellness goals — including lowering cholesterol. Lifestyle changes are the most effective way to take action, but these shifts can be overwhelming. As you help patients embrace #HealthyLiving, keep these cholesterol-lowering diet plans in mind: • Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Diet • Mediterranean Diet • Portfolio Diet • DASH Diet Learn more these diets and tips for lowering cholesterol: #CholesterolManagement #HeartHealth https://lnkd.in/gEj-Pu8A
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Many of our patients come from historically #UnderservedCommunities, which often affects their health outcomes. We understand #AccessibleHealthcare is key to improving patient health, so we increase access through outreach efforts, a positive social environment and culturally-sensitive providers. Hear what this looks like from our Senior Director of DEI, Charniece D. Tisdale:
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"Finding a doctor when you're a member of the LGBT community is always a chore ... then I discovered Oak Street Health." Quality healthcare goes beyond medical knowledge and includes equity and compassion. When patients feel respected, they're more likely to be honest with providers and follow through with treatments, leading to better health outcomes. Hear from Portia, an Oak Street Health patient, on how #CompassionateCare helped her:
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'Tis the Season for #HealthyHolidays! Here's another seasonal wellness tip to share with patients: Advise patients to acknowledge their emotions, and remind them it's normal to experience feelings of loss or grief this time of year. Prompt them to reach out to you, friends, family or support groups instead of suppressing these emotions. Open communication helps with grief and strengthens connections. Read more tips here: https://lnkd.in/g73NuEh4
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For many patients, inquiring about mental health support isn't always easy — especially among older generations. So our providers make sure to initiate conversations with patients about their behavioral health needs and normalize #MentalWellness practices. Hear how one of our behavorial health specialists approaches her conversations:
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Congratulations to our Senior Medical Director Dr. Christopher Berry for winning D Magazine's 2024 "Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner" award! Dr. Berry's work encompasses all aspects of care, from physical to behavioral health — even helping plan home visits for patients who can't make it into our clinics. He's been instrumental in growing our footprint in the DFW area, giving us the opportunity to provide #ValueBasedCare to more older adults. We appreciate his leadership and are thrilled to see him recognized: https://lnkd.in/g6qywGuC
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'Tis the Season for #HealthyHolidays! This month, we're sharing seasonal #wellness tips for you to pass along to your patients. Here's tip No. 2: Encourage patients to prioritize their health and rest between festivities. While celebrating with loved ones is joyful, remind them it can also be tiring. Encourage them to plan regular recharge periods throughout the day to maintain health and energy. Click to read more tips: https://lnkd.in/g73NuEh4
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#COVIDPrevention is still important to keep in mind for the holidays. Our providers serve a vulnerable population, so they continue to remind patients that holiday gatherings are especially ripe for COVID spread and provide tips for staying safe. Hear one of our Center Medical Directors, Dr. Anshu Verma, explain how "going back to the basics" can combat COVID spread: https://lnkd.in/gXnB3H8x
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When days get shorter and temperatures get colder, #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder may impact more of your patients. Here are some depression signs to look out for: 1️⃣ Canceling appointments or avoiding follow ups 2️⃣ No longer refilling their medication 3️⃣ Distracted and fatigued during visits Learn more about how seasonal affective disorder presents itself in patients: https://lnkd.in/gp98CSW6
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