ThriveMed, SC

05/27/2021

Good morning everyone,

Just read an article about, "Why people hate their doctors." Ouch. Take homes: Their doctor doesn't have enough time for them, they can't see their doctor when they need to, and their doctor doesn't care enough to call back or help when needed.

I have to - need to - interject! While every doctor isn't fabulous every day (present company included), I would argue it isn't the provider as much as the system. Primary care today is a Rube Goldberg machine of hoops and requirements for doctors as well as patients, and not very much of it actually helps either of them. That's why ThriveMed isn't part of that system. We make our own rules based on what's best for your family, how to accomplish that, and how to do so as affordably as possible.

That's how we can have one hour appointments, text/email communication, and same day attention. It seems counterintuitive that paying out of pocket in addition to your insurance can actually save you money, but it's true. You're paying to get care, not avoid care.

Everyone needs healthcare - even if simple "maintenance" or another set of trained eyes looking for things to improve upon. Please don't forgo your personal health because of an onerous system. Get that mammogram or colonoscopy done. Check your cholesterol and vitamin D levels. We invest more in maintaining our cars than we do our bodies. That needs to change!

Here if you need us,
LM

05/11/2021

Thanks Ashley for joining us at ThriveMed! Clearance for Covid shots for ages 12-15 could be as soon as next week; ages 2-11 should be by September!

More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has expanded its emergency authorization to include 12-to-15-year-olds.

12/30/2020

We have a limited amount of COVID PCR saliva tests and COVID antibody tests (requires a blood draw) available; $100 each and 24-48 hour turn around time. I know there isn't much available out there due to the holiday; that's why we are offering testing to friends of ThriveMed in addition to our members.

Vaccination won't drop the risk yet - soon, but not yet. Please stay safe and call us at 262.643.4900 if we can help.

Cute puppy pic for non-covid attention.

12/23/2020

Free Covid tests at fairgrounds (Ozaukee folks) are taking 4 days as of this morning, which is not in time for Santa! If you need one, we have a limited number saliva pcr, 48 hour turn around time. $100 with no insurance billing!

262.643.4900 for info or scheduling.

Members, we have KN95 masks if you need some. Going to be a bumpy few weeks-STAY SAFE!

Angus says be safe, stay in circle, check on loved ones, and wear your mask!

12/20/2020

Let us get you some great skincare and holiday bonuses!!

12/18/2020

Best stuff I’ve ever used on my face!

Give your skin a boost with Daily Power Defense, a daily dose of antioxidant protection + hydration that leaves the skin feeling smooth and supple. http://bit.ly/ZODailyPowerDefense

12/04/2020

Everyone, vaccines are coming, but they can’t help if you or someone you love has already gotten sick or died by then!

WEAR YOUR MASK! If you don’t have one, we have a limited supply of KN95’s at clinic. Call for details.

NO GATHERINGS OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE! We are all tired of this; we all want to break out. Don’t be responsible for someone else’s tragedy.

IF YOU NEED A TEST, CALL US! We have a limited number of saliva PCR tests and do antibody blood tests daily. Both are $100 and turnaround time is around 48 hours.

Please stay safe. 2021 is going to be our year, we just have to get there!

PS...ZO Skin Health complexion renewal pads used during day are spectacular for preventing macne (mask acne)....just saying...

11/22/2020

Happy Sunday all!

As we are heading into holiday week, please do your best to stay safe out there! A few COVID tips...

-You need to test Monday if you are seeing people for Thanksgiving. Labs (including ours) are struggling to keep up with volume, and our lab has added additional confirmation to ensure true positives/negative results.
-A NEGATIVE PCR TEST DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE “SAFE!” If you were quarantined a minimum of 5 days, test, and quarantined after, you are at significantly less risk, but it’s not 100%.
-DIFFERENT TESTS MEANS DIFFERENT THINGS: If you want to know if you are sick, PCR is the best test that can “rule out” active disease at that moment. An antigen test (the rapid test) is accurate if positive, but not so much if negative. Antibody testing, if positive, confirms you have had it, but a negative result does not mean you haven’t had it (you could have had it but already lost your antibody count). Clear as mud?

So....testing won’t keep you/your loved ones safe. It can help mitigate risk if timed right and combined with quarantine pre/post.

PLEASE WEAR A WELL FITTING MASK WHENEVER OUT OF THE HOUSE. Cute thin mask is a no go. Fun mask that needs constant adjustment-also no go. We have some of the KN-95’s at the office if you need them.

Our COVID saliva tests are among the most accurate PCR’s on the market; we will make them available as long as we can, turn around is running 48 hours or so.

Today is the day to confirm your plans, isolate on the way into the holiday weekend, and put safety measures in place.

I choose to think of Thanksgiving as a celebration of gratitude. This one won’t look like any of the past, but there is an overwhelming amount of things to be grateful for. Go get ‘em!
😊

11/17/2020

Well, we made it thru Monday!
Just watching the news...not a lot of positivity there. WI numbers are awful.
AWFUL. How can you help?

-Stay home. I know. I get it. I’m tired of my house, my kids (but not my dog), my refrigerator, my treadmill (when I acknowledge it’s existence). Now is not the time for rebellion. A virus can’t spread without a host. Deny it more chances.

-Wear a good mask. I wear one 9 ish hours a day. It’s awful. I have chin acne. My ears hurt. My asthma is worse. But I’m not dying, and I’m not getting anyone else sick. It’s more than worth it. I’m stealing my kid’s ZO acne control stuff...

- Check in on friends. Or neighbors. Or the guy working at the store. If we have nothing else to give, being nice is cheap and easy to do. Masks make it harder to communicate clearly-don’t just smile, say something positive. Say thanks, I appreciate you, cool mask, let me get the door for you.....it matters.

Keep on keeping on. We can do this together.

11/07/2020

What a beautiful Saturday! Get out there and do something fun and productive! All of this inside time is wreaking havoc on my body...everything feels tight and achy.

We need to move every single day. The universe is making it easier for us-seize the day!