{"id":3784,"date":"2020-09-23T12:34:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T16:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gpscolumbus.com\/?p=3784"},"modified":"2021-07-07T21:43:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T21:43:49","slug":"flu-covid-pumpkin-spice-steps-staying-healthy-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpscolumbus.com\/flu-covid-pumpkin-spice-steps-staying-healthy-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Flu, Covid and Pumpkin Spice: Steps for Staying Healthy This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Autumn! This is a\u00a0favorite time of the year for many. This fall, I think we are all looking forward to some change. In this newsletter, I\u00a0hope to share some resources that will help you maintain good health. So grab\u00a0your favorite fall beverage and read on!<\/p>\n

Returning to Elective Appointments<\/b>
\nDuring the pandemic, many of us have put off seeing the doctor for elective surgeries or care needs (i.e. anything that wasn\u2019t urgent). How should we ease back into seeking this kind of care?\u00a0This article<\/a>\u00a0from Kaiser Health News provides some practical guidance. And, if it feels uncomfortable to ask some of these questions of your hospital or doctor, please call us\u2014we can get our hands on the information you need.<\/p>\n

Double Double Toil and Trouble<\/b><\/p>\n

Covid and Influenza are packing a double punch\u00a0this fall.\u00a0\u00a0With COVID-19 still all around us,\u00a0we usher in the annual flu season, too.\u00a0Please give serious consideration to rolling up your sleeve and getting immunized.\u00a0Maybe you have never gotten a flu shot or you are certain\u00a0to always\u00a0get one. This year the argument for getting one is overwhelming.\u00a0An informative\u00a0article\u00a0detailing all the benefits was recently published.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Leave Home Without It
\n<\/b>In our last issue we wrote about the importance of having an emergency\u00a0“Grab-n-Go”\u00a0document\u00a0that will support your health and well being if you have to go to the hospital alone. Check out this free app,\u00a0Ruby<\/a>, as a way you can store this information. There\u2019s some set-up required, but it\u2019s an easy tool to use.<\/p>\n

Complete Healthcare Satisfaction Surveys<\/b><\/p>\n

Lastly, have you ever received a follow up\u00a0customer surveys after a hospital stay? Ever wondered what happened with the input you shared?\u00a0Are you making a\u00a0difference in the care you or others might\u00a0receive?<\/p>\n

It may have been awhile since you had healthcare delivered in person, but it seems satisfaction\u00a0surveys are still everywhere.\u00a0Often questions center around a\u00a0facility’s\u00a0amenities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n