The Examiner january 2021

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Our office is open Monday-Friday 8AM-7PM
337.527.6385 
​www.schlampmd.com

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Take advantage of telemedicine, it isn't going anywhere. 

Skip the wait times, the sick patients next to you, the traffic, and the boring reception area. 

Call your insurance to check on telemedicine coverage.

​Schedule your virtual visit with our office today! 

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New Year- Healthier You

This year focus on your physical and mental health. 

Get a hobby
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Meditate
Eat less processed and sugar filled foods
Exercise
Drink plenty of water
Enjoy a drink (in moderation)
Travel more
Be a better role model to your children
Volunteer 
​LOVE YOURSELF

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Schlamp Family Medical Clinic offers take home sleep tests that monitor how well you are sleeping.
​Call our office at 337.527.6385, or message your doctor directly using your patient portal to learn more about our take home sleep tests. 

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Seasonal Depression happens most often during the winter months. With COVID disrupting our lives, forcing us to stay indoors, not allowing us to see our loved ones, and shutting down countless businesses, you may be suffering from a more extreme case of depression than previous years. 

Remember, depression is not always noticed. Check on all of your loved ones. If you are experiencing any symptoms such as, loss of interests, fatigue, rapid weight gain or loss, sadness, and/or suicidal thoughts, speak to your physician immediately. 

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We are welcoming 2021 with positivity! 
Have a healthy, happy, and joy filled new year

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January 19th-25th is healthy weight week. 

Being overweight can cause diabetes, heart attack, high cholesterol, hypertension (high BP), difficulty moving around, stroke, and fatigue. 

Again, I am going to stress the importance of BEING A HEALTHIER YOU THIS YEAR! 

Find a friend to challenge you to eat healthier and exercise. 

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PAYMENT PORTAL COMING SOON

Did you notice our new link on our home page? 
This is our new patient payment portal where
you can login and pay your balance or setup an
automatic payment plan. 

To stay updated follow our Facebook account.
​We will post when our portal is live! 

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Although all women are at risk for cervical cancer, it occurs most often women over 30.

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV
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HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex.

An HPV vaccination protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cancer It is recommended for girls aged 11 to 12, up until the age of 26.

Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Death rates have dropped significantly with the increased use of Pap tests.
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 Most invasive cervical cancers are found in women who have NOT had regular Pap tests.
You should start receiving your Pap test at age 21. If your Pap test result is normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait three years until your next test.

If You Are Older Than 65 you may not need to be screened if your screenings in the past few years were all normal, or if you have had a total hysterectomy

If you need a referral to a gynecologist, contact your primary care physician.