Greater Tri Cities IPA

Our main office will be closed Thusday and Friday, and 12/31-1/1 in observance of the holidays. We will return to regular hours on Monday. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!

Offices may be closed or have adjusted hours due to the holidays. Check with your physician’s office for the latest updates. We hope everyone good holiday season. Stay safe and healthy!

The COVID-19 vaccine is in San Diego County. We still have a long way to go before everyone in the county has access so we must continue to wash our hands, wear our mask, and avoid crowds.

Have you checked in with yourself lately? Self-care can keep you happy and healthy. The Holidays are a time for giving, but be sure to include yourself!

If you catch COVID-19 you can be contagious two days before your symptoms appear. Stay home if possible and follow safety guidelines. Together, we can slow the spread.

You have new HMO insurance, and you need to select a Medical Group? What is the difference between an IPA and a staff model?

Have plans for the holiday weekend? Make sure you celebrate safely! Stay home if you feel sick and remember there are free COVID-19 testing sites all over the County!

Stress and anxiety makes us more susceptible to infections. Here are some ways to help manage your stress.

Have you had your annual checkup yet? A visit to the doctor is not just for when you are feeling sick. Visiting your primary care provider for regular preventative care is one of the best ways to identify and treat health issues early. Many screenings and tests can catch diseases before you start having symptoms. Call your doctor and schedule your annual checkup.

When should you go to the ER and when should you use Urgent Care? There are occasions when unforeseen medical problems occur while your physician’s office is closed. Illnesses that cannot wait until the next business day, but do not require the full services of a hospital or emergency room, are best treated at an Urgent Care. Avoid unforeseen expense, long wait times, and contact with contagious disease. Know when to go to Urgent Care instead of the emergency room.

The pandemic is not over. Wear your mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands often. If you think you might have COVID-19 get tested and self quarantine.

Prepare for high temperatures next week. Stay inside during the hottest part of the day, limit time outside, and be sure to hydrate.

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. While memory often changes as we grow older, memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. Take a look at the differences between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

Flu season is approaching! Remember to schedule an appointment to get your flu shot. Flu vaccinations are especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu.

It’s looking like another hot weekend! Heat related illnesses are preventable. Please stay cool, hydrate and check on loved ones.

Some indoor restrictions were lifted this week. Remember to practice social distancing and wear your mask when social distancing is difficult. Stay healthy!