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01/22/2025

Meet Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)—like Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. They work closely with your primary doctor, managing everything from diagnosing and treating to follow-up care, ensuring your progress is accessible to your doctor. APPs bring timely and compassionate care, allowing you fast access to quality medical support when you need it!
Learn more about how APPs support your care here: https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/245-understanding-the-role-of-advanced-practi

01/08/2025

Want to stay active and independent long after you turn 65? It’s all about proactive health management! Regular check-ups with a trusted primary care provider can help detect early changes, manage meds, and maintain your lifestyle. 🩺 Let’s reduce unnecessary ER visits together and keep thriving! 💪💖

https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/247-why-seniors-over-65-need-regular-primary

12/26/2024

Need an appointment? Take control with MyChart's self-scheduling!
Scheduling an appointment at COPC has never been easier. Simply log in to MyChart and choose the time that works best for you! If your P*P isn't available at the moment, no worries—our SameDay Center is here to offer flexible options (for COPC patients ages 18+), ensuring you get the care you need when it’s most convenient for you.
Your health, your schedule. Book today!

12/19/2024

Stay connected with Central Ohio Primary Care through text!
📲 Opt-in today for updates on upcoming visits, MyChart alerts, billing notifications, and more. With text messaging, you can confirm or cancel appointments and receive real-time updates on your care, account, and balances.
Text START to 24859 for health-related messages or 24196 for billing notifications to get started!

12/10/2024

Help Mom & Dad Stay Healthy!
Regular check-ups are essential for keeping your loved ones over 65 active, independent, and ready to take on each day. By connecting them with their primary care provider, they can benefit from:
• Early Detection of potential health issues
• Medication & Lifestyle Management for better well-being
• Prevention of ER visits and avoidable health scares
Encourage your parents to build a strong relationship with their doctor and enjoy many more healthy years together!

https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/247-why-seniors-over-65-need-regular-primary

11/26/2024

can disrupt daily life, but hope is here! Orthobiologic procedures offer new ways to relieve pain & promote healing using your body’s own natural substances. 🩺💉 Perfect for arthritis & soft tissue injuries—helping your body help itself!

https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/246-orthobiologic-treatments-a-new-approach-t

11/20/2024

As we age, staying active and independent is key! For seniors 65+, proactive health management is vital. Regular check-ups with a trusted primary care provider can help catch changes early, manage meds, and boost well-being. 🤝 Let’s prioritize our health and stay in control! 💪

As we age, staying active, maintaining independence, and pursuing our passions becomes even more important, but our health can sometimes throw unexpected challenges in the way. For seniors over 65, managing health proactively is key to maintaining the lifestyle you love. Regular primary care visits....

11/12/2024

A message for our Medicare-eligible patients: The Annual Enrollment Period ends December 7. But there’s still time to reevaluate your 2025 coverage! Through the Senior Health Connect program, we can connect you with independent, licensed brokers to answer your questions and go over your options. Visit SeniorHealthConnect.com/COPC/MedicareInfo today.

11/11/2024

APPs are vital in healthcare, offering expert primary & specialty care to diagnose and manage conditions! At Central Ohio Primary Care, we celebrate their teamwork with physicians to enhance patient accessibility & provide compassionate care—especially for chronic and complex conditions. 💙

During your visit to a primary care office, urgent care, or ER, you may have been treated by a healthcare provider who isn’t a physician. This provider, often an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), works closely with physicians to ensure you receive seamless, high-quality care as part of a collabora...

10/15/2024

A “good to know” for our senior patients: The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15 to December 7. Informed decisions about your health require preparation —that’s why Senior Health Connect offers Medicare educational resources to help you learn more about your coverage and enrollment options for 2025. Get started at SeniorHealthConnect.com/COPC/MedicareInfo.

09/25/2024

Medicare-eligible patients, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare is coming up fast. Before that happens, we recommend learning more with Senior Health Connect. Explore information about your 2025 Medicare options and how to enroll at SeniorHealthConnect.com/COPC/MedicareInfo.

09/09/2024

RSV is no joke, especially for the little ones and older adults. It can lead to severe complications and even death in high-risk individuals. Vaccines are available to help protect those most at risk. Let's recognize the symptoms and explore prevention options to keep our loved ones safe during RSV season.

As a busy parent or caregiver, your time is valuable, and keeping your loved ones healthy is a top priority. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common but potentially serious illness that affects people of all ages, especially young children and older adults. In this article, Dr. Saif Jamil help...

07/29/2024

As the summer heats up, it's important to find a balance between indulging in sweet treats and fueling our bodies with . The key is to include protein or healthy fats in our snacks to keep energy levels up and avoid crashing later.

Need new snack ideas?
Check out these low or no-added-sugar recipes to keep your nutrition on track.
⭐Melon "Fries" and Coconut Dip
⭐Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites
⭐Fresh Peach Pops

Summer is a time for sunshine, more daylight, time outside, and yummy treats. With all the seasonal celebrations, travel, and changes in routine, it’s easy to fall into less structured eating habits. Many summer favorites—lemonade at picnics, trips to Dairy Queen, campfire s’mores, and popsicl...

07/15/2024

The hottest days of summer are here! It's important to take steps to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke during outdoor activities. Click to read the 6 steps to staying safe in high temperatures.

Outdoor summer activities, while fun, can often distract us from the dangers a hot day can cause for our bodies. With a bit of preparation and listening to your body, you can prevent developing severe conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone can experience these conditions, but senior...

06/18/2024

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All practices and services will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th.

05/07/2024

Lyme disease is on the rise in Ohio, and it's important to protect yourself from ticks.
But don't worry; you can still enjoy the outdoors and lower your risk of tick bites! Here are some prevention tips >>

https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/238-lyme-disease-what-you-need-to-know

Lyme disease in Ohio: Learn prevention, symptoms & treatment. Dr. Sean Gallagher offers insights on tick bites & recognizing Lyme symptoms.

04/30/2024

Lyme disease is on the rise in Ohio, and it's important to protect yourself from ticks.
But don't worry; you can still enjoy the outdoors and lower your risk of tick bites! Here are some prevention tips >>

https://www.copcp.com/Articles/Details/238-lyme-disease-what-you-need-to-know

Lyme disease in Ohio: Learn prevention, symptoms & treatment. Dr. Sean Gallagher offers insights on tick bites & recognizing Lyme symptoms.

04/29/2024

Take charge of your by preparing for your doctor's appointments! Here are three tips to help you make the most of your next appointment and be your best advocate...

Take charge of your health with these tips for your next primary care visit. Learn why you should update your medical records, how to prepare questions and advocate for your well-being.