Coastal Direct Primary Care

11/15/2025

I finished The Women for our Dec 3rd bookclub. This book was gifted to me by Irene Raine (tyvm) and I'd like to pass it along. Who needs a copy?

All are welcome at bookclub, but I do ask you to RSVP so we make sure to have e enough seats.

Great book, can't wait for the discussion!

11/14/2025

Friday Funny. Have a great weekend!

11/13/2025

It looks like it may be a rough winter. Get your vaccines, wash your hands often, stay home if you are sick, and consider wearing a mask again.

From the article:
Will this year’s flu shot be helpful?
Global health officials and drugmakers select which viral strain to include in fall flu vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere each year in February, based on which types are circulating in the Southern Hemisphere. This year’s flu shots protect against three strains of influenza, including two types of influenza A and one type of influenza B.

The annual flu shot doesn’t prevent people from getting infected with the flu. It’s mainly used to lessen the severity of the illness. Last year, the vaccine was up to 55% effective in keeping adults with the flu out of the hospital.

On Tuesday, health authorities in the U.K. published preliminary evidence that this year’s vaccine is up to 40% effective in preventing hospitalization among adults.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/evere-flu-strain-h3n2-us-response-outbreaks-canada-uk-rcna243431

Schaffner encouraged people to get the shot anyway.

“All of the data over previous decades shows that even if there is not a close match, use of the vaccine continues to prevent hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions and continues to help keep people out of the cemetery,” he said.

A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.

11/12/2025

We still have meal bags available, and people who will deliver. Please reach out if you know a person or family who can benefit.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served, and continue to serve, including the family members of those in uniform. 🇺🇸

The office is closed today.

11/10/2025

The office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day.

Thank you to all who have served.

How do you celebrate our veterans? Here are some ways to honor them locally. Please feel free to drop other events in the comments.

Event Details https://share.google/L3uykLtAfKhT1kWCn

11/10/2025

Healthcare can be confusing and expensive, but I truly hope nobody believes this nonsense.

11/10/2025

Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

May those of us privileged enough to never have had our right to love be determined by a court continue to be allies in the fight for justice.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💙🩷🤍🩷💙

The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

11/08/2025

Volunteer opportunity.

From Food Bank of Delaware
Volunteers are needed to assist at the mass drive-thru distribution in Georgetown on Friday, November 21. Volunteers will assist in distributing food, loading cars, and interacting with neighbors in need.

When: Friday, November 21; 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Where: Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/VolFoodBank

11/08/2025

***Free Thanksgiving Meal***

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we remain thankful for the community that has supported us for the past 8 years. Coastal Direct Primary Care would again like to offer a free Thanksgiving Meal to a local family.

If you would like to be considered, or know of a family who could use a little extra help this Thanksgiving, please email DrChris@CoastalDPC.com by 5pm on Wednesday, November 19th.

The recipients do not need to be patients in our practice and, to respect the privacy of the recipient family, we will not share their identity.

11/07/2025

Did you make a resolution to be more physically active this year? To participate in a run/walk event? Have you met your goal? There are several more opportunites before the year end. I'll be participating in at least 2 of these events. Which one(s) will you be doing?

3rd Nicola Pizza 5K Run/Walk
Lewes, Delaware
November 08, 2025

3rd Horseshoe Crab Hustle & 1 Mile Walk
Ocean View, Delaware
November 09, 2025

Bay Bridge Run 10K
Annapolis, Maryland
November 09, 2025

7th Tunnel 2 Towers 5K Run/Walk
Lewes, Delaware
November 15, 2025

16th Huffin' for Pumpkin Pie 5K Run & 1M Walk
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
November 29, 2025

22nd Sea Colony Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Bethany, Delaware
November 30, 2025

Rehoboth Seashore Marathon & Half Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
December 06, 2025

20th Run with Santa 5K
Lewes, Delaware
December 14, 2025

21st Race into The New Year 5K & 1/4 Mile Fun Dash
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
December 31, 2025