TAKE BACK YOUR HEALTH

Prioritizing your health starts here.

“ Your primary care provider knows your health story better than anyone, and is your best resource for staying well and getting connected to specialized health services. Our offices are taking extra measures to keep you safe when you visit, and our new Care Advocacy service makes it easier than ever to traverse your health journey with personalized assistance.”

— Melissa Morello, MD, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Center for Health and Wellbeing

We get it. The past year has been highly irregular. Many of us have gotten used to skipping formerly normal activities, from joining friends for a sporting event to hosting family on the holidays — and that’s been a smart strategy for staying well. But there’s one thing that’s definitely not something you should put off doing if you want to be healthy, and that’s seeing a medical professional when you need to. We talked to the experts at AdventHealth about why it’s important, easy — and safe! — to visit your medical provider today, and here’s what we found out.

Find out what a Care Advocate can do for you.

AdventHealth Medical Group’s primary care providers recently rolled out an all-new service for their patients called Care Advocacy. This service connects you to an expertly trained person who talks you through every step of your health care journey, whatever you might need. It’s like having a trusted friend with clinical expertise who works with your primary care physician to provide you with personalized, on-the-go assistance.

Your Care Advocate can be your single point of contact for:

• Scheduling requests • Administrative forms • Prescription refills • Referrals • Clinical questions To be eligible for this unique service, you need to be 18 years of age or older, have a primary care provider who is part of AdventHealth Medical Group, and have an AdventHealth account (which you can create at AdventHealth.com or via the AdventHealth app).

Of course, the AdventHealth patient portal is also available as a self-service access point for all your health information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

NEARBY ADVENTHEALTH

MEDICAL GROUP PRIMARY

CARE PRACTICES

Family Medicine at RDV

8701 Maitland Summit Boulevard Orlando, FL 32810 | 407-200-2759

Internal Medicine at Maitland

670 North Orlando Avenue, Suite 204 Maitland, FL 32751 | 407-644-7551

Family Medicine at Center for Health and Wellbeing

2005 Mizell Avenue, Suite 1600A Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-646-7380

Family Medicine at Winter Park

133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200 Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-646-7070

Internal Medicine at Winter Park Dundee

1933 Dundee Drive Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-644-1241

Internal Medicine at Winter Park Howell Branch

1940 Howell Branch Road Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-629-8802

Senior Health at Winter Park Benmore

133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200 Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-599-6060

For more information or to find an AdventHealth Medical Group primary care provider near you, visit CentralFloridaPrimaryCare.com.

Is it COVID or just a cold?

Learn how to tell the difference.

In a normal year, you might not give a cough or runny nose a second thought. But with the risk of getting COVID-19 still an everyday concern, you’re likely paying closer attention to how you feel. Since several illnesses including COVID, the common cold, the flu and seasonal allergies share many of the same symptoms, it’s hard not to worry — and wonder exactly what they mean. There’s no substitute for speaking to a doctor, and this advice shouldn’t be considered a medical diagnosis. Still, it’s helpful to consider how some common seasonal illnesses stack up against one another, so you can make the best choices for your family’s health.

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When in doubt, see a doctor.

Seeing a doctor as soon as you notice symptoms of a viral illness can help you recover faster. In the case of the flu, for example, starting medications within the first two days of symptoms can help you get ahead of the infection before it becomes more severe. Having an accurate diagnosis can also help you take the right steps to avoid spreading it to others.

Make a reservation at CentraCare.org.

Don’t delay. Get tested today.

With so many COVID symptoms that can be mistaken for other illnesses, testing is the only way to know for sure. When you need a test, Centra Care is your easy choice for where to go with multiple locations throughout the area, and online reservation scheduling. So get peace of mind by getting tested today.

NEARBY CENTRA CARE LOCATIONS

AdventHealth Centra Care Kids Winter Park

2325 West Fairbanks Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-539-0311

AdventHealth Centra Care Lee Road

2540 Lee Road Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-629-9281

AdventHealth Centra Care Winter Park

3099 Aloma Avenue Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-951-6302

Fitness Focus: Personal Training vs. Physical Therapy

It’s the time of year when many of us are thinking about improving our health. And there are all types of health professionals to help us achieve our goals, including personal trainers and physical therapists. While you’ve likely heard of both, it’s worth knowing the difference so you can access the care you need, when you need it.

Here’s when to see a physical therapist.

If you’re experiencing pain or limitations in movement due to an injury, a physical therapist may be able to help. Physical therapists have the education and state certification required to diagnose an injury and develop a customized treatment plan to help you recover. However, they also focus on preventive care. For example, if you have chronic lower back pain and you want to avoid injury or further pain in the future, a physical therapist can help you build strength and identify strategies to protect your health and well-being.

Here’s when to see a personal trainer.

If you’ve been medically cleared to start a regular exercise program and you’d like expert advice in developing an exercise routine, you can work with a personal trainer to start on a fitness plan that meets your goals, needs and lifestyle. It’s important to note that a personal trainer is not qualified to diagnose an injury, unless the trainer is also a physical therapist. Therefore, if you’re experiencing any pain or discomfort, you should always see a physical therapist prior to beginning a workout routine with a personal trainer.

Reach your fitness goals with sports medicine and rehab care.

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab has physical therapists and personal trainers who can help you get moving and create a plan for reaching your goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, begin an exercise program, get pain relief or return to normal after an injury, their specialists can help — and with no referral needed. Virtual visits are also an option, so you can access the care you need from the comfort of your home. NEARBY SPORTS

MED & REHAB LOCATIONS

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Maitland (RDV)

8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. Orlando, FL 32810 | 407-916-4500

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Winter Park

2005 Mizell Avenue, Suite 2400 Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-646-7711

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab at Winter Park Pediatrics

1311 Minnesota Avenue, Suite C Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-303-1575

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Orlando Ave.

351 North Orlando Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-303-7600

Want to know more about whole-person physical and rehabilitative therapies? Visit AHSportsMedCentralFL.com.

Debunking 4 Myths About Getting ER Care Right Now

The health and safety of the community has always been AdventHealth’s top priority. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, they have expanded their policies, procedures and products to ensure you and your loved ones feel safe in their facilities. To help you feel confident about getting care quickly, let us debunk four myths about getting emergency care.

Be Assured That It’s Safe to Go to the ER

Myth: If I go to the ER, I will get COVID-19. Fact: AdventHealth ERs have employed the following safety measures to keep you safe: • Temperature testing at all entrances • Universal masking policy for team members, patients and visitors • Enhanced sanitation measures • Social distancing guides in waiting rooms • Caring for COVID-19 patients in separate areas Myth: I should avoid the ER at all costs. Fact: If you’re having a medical emergency, the ER is the best place to get treatment in a timely manner. Call 911 or go directly to the ER if you or a loved one has any of these medical emergencies: • Chest pain • Debilitating back pain • Fractures (bone protruding from skin) • Head injuries • Severe abdominal pain • Severe headaches • Severe pelvic and urinary pain • Shortness of breath

Myth: If I go to the ER, they will be too overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients to treat me. Fact: AdventHealth’s experts have the capacity to assess and triage all emergencies and provide timely care. Their ER teams are making sure everyone who comes to the ER receives the care they need. You can trust that a skilled emergency medical team will be ready and available to help you. Know that their health care providers are also well equipped with ample personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves. NEARBY EMERGENCY ROOM

LOCATIONS

AdventHealth Winter Park

200 North Lakemont Avenue Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-646-7000

Learn more about how your ER is keeping you safe by visiting YourLocalER.com.