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Welcome to Medicare Connect Radio, sponsored by Millennium Physician Group. Each week, we talk about the healthcare issues that are important to you if you’re 65 or older, approaching 65, or maybe you’re making healthcare decisions for a loved one who’s in their golden years. We invite providers and experts to share insights to help you take control of your healthcare decisions. Millennium Physician Group has quickly become the leading independent physician group with more than 800 healthcar ...
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in 2023, an estimated 153,000+ people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This disease, while deadly, is highly preventable. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a Radiation Oncologist about everything from risk f…
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We often joke that our kids get older, we don’t. While we wish that were true, it’s definitely not. To be able to sit on the floor and play with future grandchildren is a must. To be able to walk upstairs without getting too winded is ideal. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts about how to stay active…
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According to Million Hearts, which is a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes within five years and is co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, every 34 seconds in the U.S. an adult dies from cardiovascular disease. In this episode, Millennium Physician…
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It’s time to move your loved one into assisted living. It’s a very hard decision… whether your loved one is for it or against it. Coming to that realization is hard enough, but what about the plethora of choices about where to go? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a senior housing placement advisor about im…
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Keeping our homes safe is a top priority for most folks; however, as we age, safety can take on different meanings. In addition to outdoor cameras and lights for protection from outside threats, what about the threats to ourselves inside the house? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a home modification exper…
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It’s a new year and most people think it’s a time to make changes for the better. While the new year is just another tomorrow, it does mean it’s time to schedule your Annual Wellness Visit or perhaps your Welcome to Medicare Exam. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Millennium physician Dr. Andrew Hunt about …
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National Blood Donor Month was first celebrated in January 1970, after President Richard Nixon issued a proclamation establishing the observance. Now in its 54th year, the observance brings attention to the vital role that blood donors play in public health and civic duty. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with …
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I love the thought of packing up my house of 20 years and moving! Said, no one ever! But the reality is you will have to move at some point, maybe downsize or even move a loved one into some sort of senior housing. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a move management company whose main focus is helping senio…
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There’s an entire month dedication to the issue of women’s breast cancer awareness in October, but the year-round dedication to detecting breast cancer never stops. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a breast imaging radiologist about how it’s not too late to get your mammogram before the end of the year, or…
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When searching the internet for Medicare information, it becomes overwhelming. In addition to traditional Medicare, there are so many Medicare Advantage plans to choose from. What are the different parts of Medicare that you need to know about during Annual Open Enrollment Period? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick tal…
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In 2017, Harvard Medical School published an article called The Healing Power of Art. This important piece highlighted how creative activities can relive stress and help with cognitive decline in older adults especially those with dementia. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with the art historian behind Beyond V…
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Breast Cancer isn’t just a topic for one month. As we close out October and the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, there’s still so much more to talk about when it comes to prevention, screening, treatment, and resources. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts in their field where breast cancer …
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and while most of the conversations revolve around how to educate and treat ourselves when it comes to our breast health; in this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from Advanced Dermatology about the higher risk of developing melanoma if you’ve been diagnosed wit…
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For some people, being outdoors means being hot, cold, or a means to an end. For others, being outdoors is liberating, invigorating and a means of life. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a biophilic lifestylist about the health benefits of being outdoors and how just walking in nature can change our mental …
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I’m so stressed out.. how often do you either say or hear those words? Most likely, daily. Stress at all ages is a factor but is stress easier to handle as we age? And, what about chronic stress that affects our mental health, anxiety and overall wellbeing? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert about …
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The week of September 18-24 has been designated Fall Prevention Week nationwide to help raise awareness that falls can be prevented. In this episode, first, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a doctor who specializes in Geriatrics to learn about how falls happen. Then, she talks with an expert about how to make our homes and…
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National Grief Awareness Day is annually on August 30, but we don’t need just one day to help us recognize the degree of grief that surrounds us daily. Especially as we age. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a grief specialist and educator about the various aspects on coping with grief, loss, and change.…
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Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. Its purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends. In the first two segments of this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from an addiction treatment center about the effects o…
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As we age, so do our homes. When is the time to start either updating or moving to fit our older lifestyles? In the first half of this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a realtor who is dedicated to helping seniors and their families make tough, or maybe easy, decisions about their homes. Then, in the second half, …
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When it comes to healthcare, there are many terms that are used, such as community health, public health and population health, to name a few. To help with the differences, the American Health Association defines community health as non-clinical approaches for improving health; while according to the American Public Health Association, professional…
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Our eyes are often irritated. Whether they are itchy, runny, visual impaired or just plain tired, we all have experienced eye discomfort at some point. July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month and, in this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talk with Dr. Amanda Nanasy, an Optometrist specializing in sports vision, about the ca…
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As you get older, your primary-care provider is a valuable resource for how your lifestyle choices may need to change as you age. And, small changes can have huge benefits. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Patrick Murray, a Millennium primary care and sports medicine physician about how to make diet an…
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As we age, taking care of ourselves seems to get harder and harder. What about the people we care for? There are so many options to choose from when it comes to figuring out who’s the best choice to care for our loved ones. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Scott Lara, Director of Senior Helpers, about the …
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Every spring the flowers bloom and along with the beautiful colors and smells comes the running noses, itchy throats and headaches. How do we know if it’s just allergies or something more serious? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a Dr. Alexander Farag from HCA Florida Orange Park hospital about how to tole…
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Is that headache you have allergies, stress, due to COVID or other illness or is it a migraine? June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Syed Asad, a neurologist, about the different types of headaches we get, can we prevent them and how we can treat the …
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The American Cancer Society says regular cancer screenings can help find & treat cancers early, before they have a chance to spread. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Gaelyn Scuderi from Ackerman Cancer Center about breast cancer screenings, who is most at risk for this deadly disease, and we’re going t…
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In this episode, the conversation is about dangers of using tobacco, and the importance behind World No Tobacco Day on May 31st. Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts from the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center or AHEC, to discuss the many programs they offer to help extinguish the tobacco crisis.…
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Did you know that Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Drew Huffman, a Rheumatologist, about Arthritis Awareness Month and why it’s so important to listen to your body when dealing with this common, but often undiagnosed, health issue.…
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In case you haven’t heard, May is Better Speech & Hearing month. And while many people experience selective hearing, it’s always good to increase awareness about hearing health. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a nurse practitioner about detecting speech and hearing loss in the primary-care office as well …
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May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness month and with the summer sun starting to shine brighter and longer, it’s more important than ever to take care of our largest organ – our skin. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts who know how to diagnose and treat our precious outer layer from the harsh elem…
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When my face starts to hurt, I usually think it’s my sinuses. Or maybe it’s my eyes or my jaw causing my face to hurt. But what happens when the pain doesn’t go away and isn’t related to those common issues? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a neurosurgeon from HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital who specializ…
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Lately, the feeling of being over-worked, busy, and anxious applies for most people. We’re constantly taking care of others – whether it’s our kids, our loved-ones, our jobs – before taking care of ourselves. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts about self-care and how our mental health is important – …
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Many of us have heard about the opioid epidemic in the United States. Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a healthcare provider about treating patients who have an opioid addiction, and she talks to a group of dedicated people from Project Opioid who are collaborating with leaders in our community to confront the opioid crisi…
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As we get older, we know we need to take better care of our bodies… which should always include our stinky feet. In addition to keeping them clean and dry, did you know that your socks matter too? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a podiatrist about taking care of our aging, and aching, feet.…
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Accidental overdoses, medication mistakes, carbon monoxide poisoning, snakes, caterpillars and jelly fish, oh my! All of these things and many more make up the poisoning of America. In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week which falls on the third week of March to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote po…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and while we don’t need an entire month to be aware of this deadly disease, it is important to talk about a cancer many think can be uncomfortable. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with several experts about how Colorectal Cancer is preventable with proper screening an…
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How often are you going to the doctor? In the first segment, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a nurse practitioner about Annual Wellness Visits, what they are and why they’re important to your overall health. Next, Michelle talks with a father and daughter team about how they are working together to keep the biggest genera…
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Did you know that the average age of senior living residents is 84? Have you also noticed the number of really nice buildings being built for the over 55 community? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert in the senior living field about how the trends have changed when it comes to living the senior lifestyle…
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February 2022 will be known as the month of the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl. Both big events with costly commercials featuring megastars from actors to sports legends. But some health-related commercials can leave consumers confused. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks to a health insurance expert who can help br…
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February is American Heart Health month and while we don’t need a dedicated month to talk about our heart health, it is good way to raise awareness to our heartbeats. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a cardiologist who’s dedicated to keeping our hearts beating through prevention and balance.…
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We are constantly being bombarded with noise – ringtones, notification alerts, honking horns, radios, headphones and let’s not forget, people. But what happens when the noise doesn’t stop? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert in the hearing and speech industry about how to make the noise a bit more tolerab…
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Let’s talk sports! It’s almost time for the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. But what happens if you’re not an elite athlete and training isn’t your full-time job? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a doctor whose passion is all things sports and medicine about everyday people doing everyday…
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January is National Blood Donor Month and awareness couldn’t come at a better time because supplies are critically low. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers about the need for blood donors and how you can help replenish the blood deficit.…
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In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a family and sports medicine physician about how staying motivated and healthy is hard when we’re taking care of others, but how can we care of others if we aren’t caring for ourselves? They also discuss making and keeping New Year resolutions and how to make this Your You …
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