Westfield Premier Physicians

SANTA IS BACK AT WPP!!!
Please join us on Wednesday December 21 from 6-8 pm for the Christmas event.
Santa will arrive at 6:30 pm. He would love to hand out a personal gift for you child, grandchild, little neighbor child etc. If you can provide a reasonable gift, wrapped with the child's name and drop it off ahead of time or put it into the box just inside the reception area (discretely) - Santa becomes very real to these little ones. Of course, he will have additional goodies for any child in attendance. Please RSVP to [email protected]

Do you have a passion for caring for people and being an integral part of their life?

If so, We are hiring!

At Westfield Premier Physicians we want to rewrite the average healthcare experience. With transparent pricing, no-to-little wait times, and an all-access pass to your physician and the team, you will never have to feel alone in your healthcare journey. Our experienced physicians will be with you every step of the way in guiding you to a healthy life.

Interested applicants call Mary Schaffer (Practice Manager) at 317-350-0831 or email your resume to [email protected].

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory?!

Have a great weekend!

Would you like to revitalize the health of your skin? At Westfield Premier Physicians, we offer non-surgical skin treatments.

The treatments include:
Botox, $12 per unit
Xeomin, $10 per unit
Dermal Fillers, $500-$800 per syringe
PDO Threading, $25-$30 per thread
Direct High-Frequency Technology or Cryotherapy, $50
Medical grade skincare products

Feeling refreshed and healthy goes beyond weight loss and nutrition. Our medically guided skin treatments can help you achieve your beauty goals safely.

To book a skin treatment, you can,

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3IhToXg
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: A lack of exercise now causes as many deaths as smoking.

What does your weekly exercise routine look like?!

We have received some inquiries regarding our Medical Weight Management Program.

The initial appointment provides a detailed outline of the program and a discussion of all options. It is $275. After the initial appointment, you will have a 3-month follow-up plan. It is $150 per month. After the 3-month follow-up plan, you will have the per visit plan, which is $75 per appointment.

Studies indicate the first three months of any change in lifestyle habits are the most critical in success. Our plans are designed with weekly check-ins to help you achieve your goals.

Make 2022 your year! If you would like to change your lifestyle, then our Medical Weight Management Program will enable you to achieve your goals. Book your initial appointment today!

To book an appointment you can,

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3AgaZMo
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Exercise will give you more energy, even when you’re tired! This weekend, we challenge you to work out 30 minutes a day. Let us know if your energy increases!

Have a great weekend!

Did you know that we have a medical weight management program? The program is designed to help individuals achieve weight loss goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Everyone’s body and relationship with food are unique. Achieve offers a comprehensive and customized toolbox approach to create the right combination of clinic and lifestyle support to fit your personal needs.

Interested in learning more? You can visit our website,
https://bit.ly/3GO1C9k, to read about the program, and then when you are ready to make an appointment you can...

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/34Ypd98
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Stay positive! It will help you live longer!

Have a wonderful weekend!

February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world, killing 17.9 million people every year. To put in perspective, heart disease is responsible for about 1 in every 4 deaths in the U.S.

Starting this month, we recommend you improve your lifestyle to reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attack. Remember it takes 21 days to create or break a habit.

Feel free to keep us posted on your progress this month by commenting on this post and tagging us in your posts!

If you have any questions, please contact our office. To get in contact with our office, you can...

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3rBeE3B
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Feeling stressed? Read. Getting lost in a book can lower levels of cortisol, and other unhealthy stress hormones, by 68%. If you are feeling stressed, grab a book this weekend and wind down from the busy work week!

Featuring The Achieve Program’s Medical Aesthetic Service.

The service includes:
- Dermal fillers (radiesse, juvederm, restylane and others)
- Neuro toxins (xeomin and botox)
- Sclerotherapy (asclera)
- Minor skin procedures
- Medical grade facial peels
- Facials (performed by licensed aesthetician)

If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can...
1. Schedule an appointment online at https://bit.ly/3G8PizR
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: The US spends almost three times more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but ranks last in life expectancy among the 12 wealthiest industrialized countries. Have a great weekend!

If you weren’t aware, our office has implemented the Achieve Program. The Achieve Program’s mission is to assist in overall well-being through personalized treatments, use of the latest technology and clinically advanced options, experienced medically trained staff, and utilization of medical-grade skincare and supplementation products. The two featured services are Medical Aesthetic and Medical Weight Management Program.

If you are interested in learning more, visit our website https://bit.ly/3Eht8uK!

Fun Fact Friday: Less than 1% of Americans ride their bike to work, while 50% of Copenhagen residents bike to work or school. Have a great weekend!

FAQ: Do you have evidence that direct primary care costs less?

Yes! There are numerous reports that show direct primary care provides better care and cost-saving throughout the United States. In North Carolina, DPC saved $1.28 million in health care claims in one year for 2,000 patients. Less paperwork for doctors means more time to spend with patients as needed to manage medical conditions. More time means better access, which means fewer specialist referrals, hospital admissions, and ER visits. In insurance-based medical clinics, 43% of the day is spent on needless paperwork.

At Westfield Premier Physicians, our job is to focus on you and give you the time you need and deserve. Because we don’t work with insurance companies, it’s possible for our focus to be on you and not billing or paperwork.

If you have any questions about the direct care model, please contact our office. You can...

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3IeYrc2
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Between 2000 and 2015, the average global life expectancy increased by five years. Have a great weekend!

FAQ: Why is Direct Primary Care Better?

Conventional insurance-based medical practices are becoming unwieldy with more employees and time spent just on billing and collections. Insurance companies dictate the type of care doctors give, and doctors have to see 25+ patients a day to maintain their business. Many times, the cost of billing is more than the fee itself.

Direct primary care allows physicians the freedom to serve patients and practice medicine the way they were trained. No billing means doctors have time to spend with patients, and patients can access the doctor when and where they need to.
Ultimately, direct primary care allows for more than just a better version of what is already there. Doctors are able to redefine the frontlines of care by providing proactive and preventive care that is otherwise unavailable in the traditional system. This leads patients to experience better service while having better health – namely fewer surgeries, specialist visits, hospitalizations, and medications.

If you aren’t currently a patient of ours but are interested in learning more, please contact us. We would love to explain the direct care model and answer any questions about our practice. To contact our office, you have three options:

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3Egd4sX
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent? We hope you laugh a lot this weekend!

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. What is cervical cancer? It is a type of cancer that starts in the cervix. Most cervical cancers begin in cells on the surface of the cervix. Many women with cervical cancer don't realize they have the disease early on because it usually doesn’t cause symptoms until the late stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re easily mistaken for common conditions like menstrual periods and urinary tract infections.

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
- Unusual bleeding, such as in between periods, after s*x, or after menopause
- Vaginal discharge that looks or smells different than usual
- Pain in the pelvis
- Need to urinate more often
- Pain during urination

If you notice any of these symptoms, please contact our office for an exam. To get in contact with our office, you can:

1. Fill out a form on our website https://bit.ly/3lsYruW
2. Call us at 317-763-2131
3. Email us at [email protected]

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that your blood makes up nearly one-tenth of your total body weight? When you look at how much you weigh on a scale, you probably think that number is strictly fat and muscle. But, in reality, it is also your blood, which makes up 8 to 10 percent of your total body weight! When you weigh yourself, remember, 8 to 10 percent is your blood!

As a patient at Westfield Premier Physicians, you have two membership options - Standard Membership and Platinum Membership.

The Platinum Membership includes:
- Telehealth - unlimited phone, secure chat, email interaction, and video visits
- Unlimited clinic visits
- Discounted lab tests
- In-office procedures
- Discounted medication guidance
- Discounted imaging referrals
- FAA and Sports Physicals
- Executive physical
- Diagnostic and extensive advanced cardiac testing
- Injections
- Standard labs
- Plus more

It is $225/month for all ages.

Learn more about the Platinum Membership by visiting https://bit.ly/3xhP1r1.

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know eating eggs improves your reflexes? Eggs contain an amino acid called tyrosine, which the body synthesizes into norepinephrine and dopamine, compounds that increase energy and alertness and improve mood. If you want to respond more quickly, eat more eggs!

As a patient at Westfield Premier Physicians, you have two membership options - Standard Membership and Platinum Membership.

The Standard Membership includes:
- Telehealth - unlimited phone, secure chat, email interaction, and video visits.
- Unlimited clinic visits.
- Discounted lab tests.
- In-office procedures.
- Discounted medication guidance.
- Discounted imaging referrals.
- FAA and Sports Physicals.

The Standard Membership package is $35/month for ages 0-22, $85/month for ages 23-39, $115/month for ages 40-59, and $135/month for ages 60+.

Learn more about the Standard Membership by visiting https://bit.ly/3CKuSec.

Fun Fact Friday: The human nose can remember 50,000 different scents. Experts say that the memories evoked by our sense of smell are some of the oldest and most potent we have. Researchers also say that brain waves connect smells through memories via an associative process that links neural networks through synchronized brain waves of 20-40 Hz. The result? The smell is the strongest memory retainer.

What is your earliest ”smell memory"?!

Meet the Westfield Premier Physicians Team!

Carla Erickson FNP, has been part of the Westfield practice for twenty-plus years. Carla graduated with a BSN degree with training in nursing from St.Teresa and Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. She completed a Master’s degree in Nursing in 1983 and has worked at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis. Her nursing background includes OB/GYN, pediatrics, prenatal education, and family practice. After three years of continuing studies, she received a post-master’s certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1997.

Carla enjoys caring for patients of all ages, especially generations of families. She is our expert at education and wellness. She views her job as helping our patients learn about wellness and how to live a long and happy life.

What we love about Carla is that she works hand-in-hand with all three doctors every day. She is trusted and respected with special expertise in acute and preventive medicine, ADHD, adolescent care, and women’s health.

To learn more about Carla, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3FHHkgJ

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know having a good cry is good for you? Tears contain stress hormones, and crying can stimulate the production of endorphins, as well as feel-good hormones such as oxytocin. The next time you cry, remind yourself that it is good for you!

This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu affects between 3 and 11 percent of the U.S. population each year.

Here is a reminder of common flu symptoms:

- Coughing
- Fever (not everyone with flu will have a fever)
- Headache
- Muscle or body aches
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffed-up nose
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)

An annual flu vaccine is the best way to stay protected against the flu. Schedule an appointment to get your flu shot this week! To schedule an appointment, you have three options:

1. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/30PiaO4.
2. Give us a call at 317-763-2131.
3. Send us an email at [email protected].

Fun Fact Friday: Your heartbeat changes and mimics the music you listen to. The music slows you down or revs you up depending upon the tempo! Share this fun fact with your family and friends this weekend! Have a great weekend!

Meet the Westfield Premier Physicians Team!

Dr. Jacob DeWitt is the most recent addition to the Westfield Premier Physicians team. He graduated with Highest Distinction from the Purdue School of Science where he earned his baccalaureate in biology with additional focuses on applied mathematics and chemistry. He earned his doctorate from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. DeWitt’s passion in medicine revolves around preventative health, continuity of care, patient relationships, and recognition of the whole person.

Schedule an appointment with him today either by:

1. Visiting https://bit.ly/3jUWRS2
2. Emailing @westfieldpremier.com
3. Calling 317-763-2131