Apalachin Family Care

12/30/2025

🎉 As the Year Comes to a Close… 🕯️
We want to take a moment to thank you for trusting Apalachin Family Care with your health this year.

Whether you came in for a routine visit, managed a new diagnosis, brought your child in for a check-up, or just needed someone to listen—we’re honored to be part of your care.

As we turn the page into 2026, it’s a great time to:
✅ Schedule your annual physical
✅ Review medications and refills
✅ Catch up on screenings or vaccines
✅ Set personal health goals for the year ahead

And don’t forget: your health isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. We’re here for all of it.

📞 Call us to schedule your next visit: 607-625-4843

From all of us at Apalachin Family Care—wishing you a healthy, peaceful, and hopeful New Year!

11/28/2025

It’s Black Friday… but don’t forget your health! 🛍️
While you’re grabbing deals and checking off holiday lists, take a moment to check in on the one thing that matters most: your well-being.

This time of year brings:
🎄 Holiday hustle and stress
❄️ Colder temps and rising cold & flu cases
🧣 Dry skin and seasonal mood changes
🫁 Asthma or breathing issues from indoor heating or wood smoke
🍰 And of course—indulgent meals and shifting routines

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re here to help you finish the year feeling your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

✅ Book a wellness visit
✅ Refill medications before the holidays
✅ Get your flu shot or COVID booster
✅ Talk to us about seasonal mood support or managing holiday stress

📞 Call us today: 607-625-4843
🏥 Independent, compassionate care right here in the Southern Tier

🧡 Your health isn’t something to put on sale—it’s priceless. It’s Black Friday… but don’t forget your health! 🛍️
While you’re grabbing deals and checking off holiday lists, take a moment to check in on the one thing that matters most: your well-being.

This time of year brings:
🎄 Holiday hustle and stress
❄️ Colder temps and rising cold & flu cases
🧣 Dry skin and seasonal mood changes
🫁 Asthma or breathing issues from indoor heating or wood smoke
🍰 And of course—indulgent meals and shifting routines

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re here to help you finish the year feeling your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

✅ Book a wellness visit
✅ Refill medications before the holidays
✅ Get your flu shot or COVID booster
✅ Talk to us about seasonal mood support or managing holiday stress

📞 Call us today: 607-625-4843
🏥 Independent, compassionate care right here in the Southern Tier

Your health isn’t something to put on sale, it’s priceless.

11/06/2025

🍂 Welcome to November 🍁
As the leaves fall and the air turns brisk, November is a time of transition, both in the weather and in our routines.

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re here to help you stay well as the season shifts.

This time of year, we often see:
🧴 Dry skin and eczema flare-ups from cooler, drier air
😷 Colds, coughs, and early flu cases making their way through schools and workplaces
💤 Fatigue from shorter daylight hours
🫁 Asthma or breathing concerns triggered by burning wood stoves and outdoor leaf smoke

🎄 And with the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to:
✅ Schedule a pre-holiday check-up
✅ Get your flu shot or COVID booster
✅ Check on medication refills before winter weather hits
✅ Talk with us about managing seasonal stress and mood changes

📞 Call today to make an appointment: 607-625-4843
🏥 Independent care. Local roots. Family-focused.

From cozy sweaters to warm cups of tea, let’s help you enjoy all that fall has to offer, with your health in good hands.

Stay warm, stay well.

11/06/2025

Exercise for improved sleep: Regular exercise helps you fall asleep faster, get more deep (restful) sleep, and stay asleep during the night.

10/22/2025

🍁 Hello, Late October! 🍂
The leaves are falling, the mornings are crisp—and your body might be feeling the change.

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re seeing more and more patients with:
🧴 Dry, itchy skin from cooler, drier air
😷 Early cold & flu symptoms making the rounds
🌬️ Sinus pressure & fall allergies
🍂 And even fatigue as the days get shorter

Now is the perfect time to:
✅ Book a check-up before the holiday rush
✅ Get your flu shot or talk about COVID boosters
✅ Check in on vitamin D levels
✅ Ask us how to support your skin, immune system, and energy

We’re here to keep your whole family healthy, warm, and well this fall.

📞 Call us at 607-625-4843
🏥 Local care. Independent practice. Over 40 years serving the Apalachin community.

🍎 Stay cozy, stay well, and don’t wait until symptoms get worse.

09/14/2025

🍁 Feeling the Change in the Air?
As September rolls in, so do the subtle signs that fall is on its way - cooler mornings, drier air, and changes in your skin and body.

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re already seeing common seasonal concerns like:
🧴 Dry or itchy skin
😴 Feeling more tired as the daylight shifts
🍂 Fall allergy flare-ups
💧 Dehydration as temps drop and water intake slips

Now’s a great time to check in with your body and get ahead of seasonal changes. A quick visit can help you manage:
✅ Dry skin or eczema
✅ Energy dips and vitamin D levels
✅ Allergy or asthma symptoms
✅ Routine wellness care

📞 Call to schedule your appointment: 607-625-4843
🏥 Local, compassionate care-right here in Apalachin.

Let’s help your body ease into fall feeling strong, clear, and cared for. 🍂

09/12/2025

🍂 September 🍂
As the air gets crisper and the leaves start to change, it’s the perfect time to check in on your health and routine.

📚 Kids are back in school
🍁 Fall allergies are creeping in
😷 Cold and flu season is just around the corner

At Apalachin Family Care, we’re here to support your whole family as you transition into fall.

✅ Need to schedule a check-up or flu shot?
✅ Wondering if it’s fall allergies or something more?
✅ Managing back-to-school germs at home?

Let’s catch things early, stay on top of wellness, and keep your family feeling their best this season.

📞 Call us today: 607-625-4843
👨‍⚕️ Independent, compassionate care—right here in your community

Wishing you a healthy, happy start to fall from all of us at Apalachin Family Care! 🍎

08/16/2025

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure combined with symptoms such as chest pain or trouble speaking may be a hypertensive emergency, according to the new high blood pressure guideline, and you should call 911 immediately.

08/14/2025

Decades of research shed light on why some older adults are as sharp at age 80 as they were at 50

08/03/2025

Air Quality Alert in Effect – Take Precautions! 🌫️
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter through midnight Sunday.

🔥 This can affect everyone—but especially:
🚸 Children
👵 Older adults
💨 People with asthma, COPD, or heart conditions

What you can do:
✅ Limit time outdoors, especially during physical activity
✅ Keep windows closed and use indoor air purifiers if available
✅ Stay hydrated and monitor for symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or fatigue
✅ Wear a mask (preferably N95) if you must be outside for long periods

If you or a loved one are experiencing any breathing issues or symptoms, don’t wait—we’re here to help.

📞 Call us at 607-625-4843
🏥 Apalachin Family Care – Independent. Local. Here for you.

Stay safe, breathe easy, and take care of your health!

08/03/2025

08/01/2025

🏥 Need to see a doctor, but short on time? We’ve got you covered!
At Apalachin Family Care, we offer same-day appointments, virtual visits, and walk-in availability (just give us a call first!).

Whether it’s a sore throat, a medication refill, or a question about your health, we’re here when you need us.

📅 Flexible scheduling
💻 Telehealth available
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins welcome (please call ahead!)
📍 Independent, community-based family physician

📞 Call us today: 607-625-4843
💙 Caring for families in Apalachin for over 40 years

Your health shouldn’t have to wait, and with us, it doesn’t have to.