MANA Family Medicine - Thompson Street

11/17/2025

It’s pumpkin spice season, and we already know that some of those pumpkin spice treats are more fun than nutritious, but what about pumpkin spice itself? Is pumpkin spice good for you? Read the rest of this blog post to learn more! https://mana.md/is-pumpkin-spice-good-for-you/ 🎃

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Nearly half of all adults living with diabetes are undiagnosed. 💙
This year’s theme focuses on diabetes in the workplace, encouraging employers to build awareness and create supportive environments for those living with diabetes.

Together, we can raise awareness, start important conversations, and promote inclusion and understanding.

Join us by sharing this post and learning more about prevention, care, and early detection. 👉 Visit https://worlddiabetesday.org/ to learn more!

11/13/2025

Side stitch slowing you down? Learn why it happens and what can help at the link: https://mana.md/a-stitch-in-your-side/.

A stitch in your side can be uncomfortable and it might interfere with your exercise schedule. Is it something to worry about?

11/12/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to Kelly Hardin, APRN! Thank you for all you do to care for our patients at MANA Family Medicine - Thompson.

Help us celebrate Kelly by leaving a note of appreciation in the comments! 💬💙

11/12/2025

Pneumonia prevention and treatment are essential, especially for young children and older adults. 💙 This , we’re sharing 9 key facts from American Lung Association to raise awareness.

Want to learn how to spot the symptoms and stop the spread? Visit https://www.lung.org/blog/about-pneumonia-things-to-know for the full article.

11/11/2025

Flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles, and more—this season, you may be considering getting multiple vaccines. Good news: research is clear that getting them together is safe and can be more convenient for many. But should you get them all in one arm, or split them up? 🤔💉 Find out at: https://mana.md/multiple-vaccinations-one-arm-or-two/

11/06/2025

New research from Canada suggests that it’s never too late to make healthy changes and experience measurable improvements in overall health. Visit our blog to read the rest of this article!

Are you too old to improve your health? Some people feel that they are -- whether they are 30, 40, 50, or 80.

11/04/2025

https://mana.md/a-history-of-epidemics/

We’ve been hearing about outbreaks of measles, listeria, and COVID-19. For some of us, this may be a reminder of experiences during the pandemic. But when do outbreaks become epidemics — and what about pandemics and endemic diseases? It can be confusing! What do all those words mean? An outbreak...

10/17/2025

https://mana.md/being-active-for-health-lpa-vs-mvpa/

Experts recommend that 150 minutes per week of moderate cardio exercise, such as walking or biking, is the minimum for excellent health. Less time with more vigorous exercise is okay, too. In both cases, we’re talking about moderate to vigorous physical activity, or MVPA. We know that MVPA improve...

10/09/2025

📅 We’ll be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 10, 2025.

While we’re closed, MANA Urgent Care - College and MANA Urgent Care - Wedington are available to help with your acute, non-emergency needs!

Send a message to learn more