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Happy June 🌞

June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Roughly 2 million people in the US have aphasia, but nearly 85% of Americans have never heard of it! 😳

Aphasia often follows a stroke or brain injury and is defined as a difficulty with communication including:
-Talking
-Reading
-Writing
-Using numbers
-Understanding when others speak

Aphasia does not affect a person’s intelligence! It affects the ability to communicate through language but NOT the thoughts themselves!

When communicating with someone that has aphasia:
-have the person’s attention and minimize background noise
-speak at a normal level
-engage in normal activities
-encourage independence
-give the person time to speak
-RESIST THE URGE TO COMPLETE THEIR SENTENCES

For more information on communication tips and aphasia visit:

Homepage - The National Aphasia Association Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.

REMINDER:
Our office will be closed on Monday May 27 in honor of Memorial Day!

We will reopen Tuesday May 28 at 8:00am.

🇺🇸 Have a safe weekend 🇺🇸

Hello May!

🦓 Welcome to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobilty Spectrum Disorder (HSD) Awareness Month! 🦓

These are a group of connective tissue disorders created by genetic changes which can cause:
-joint hyper-mobility
-skin hyper-extensibility
-tissue fragility

There is no treatment available except supportive management of symptoms.

1 in 5000 patients may have EDS or HSD, which makes these disorders rare. Because of this, many patients with EDS/HSD refer to themselves as zebras. 🦓

For more information and to find out why the zebra 🤔, visit:

Why the Zebra? - The Ehlers Danlos Society People with the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) often identify themselves as zebras.

So this past Friday was the last Friday of the month which means…..team building theme day!! 😁

It was 🤪 Crazy Hat 🎩 🧢👒👑 day here at NPP!!

Which one was your fav?

April 14-20 is STI (sexually transmitted infection) week! The goal of this week is to raise awareness about STIs including:

-how they impact lives
-reduce STI related stigma, fear and discrimination
-ensure people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing and treatment

1 in 5 people in the US have an STI with half of new STIs occurring among 15-24 year olds. There are more than 20 different types of STIs including but not limited to:

-Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
-Herpes
-Syphilis
-Hepatitis
-Gonorrhea
-Chlamydia
-HIV
(CDC recommends HIV testing for all patients ages 13-64)

While abstinence is the most reliable way to protect yourself from an STI, the CDC also recommends implementing “Talk. Test. Treat.” to protect yourself and your sexual partners.

For more information on STIs, STI testing and “Talk. Test. Treat.” visit:

Talk Test Treat for Individuals Talk Test Treat to protect your health

It was Tye-Dye Day here at NPP….unless you’re Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum! Then you make up for missing twin day last month 🤣

☘️ Hello March ☘️
March is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month 🧠 and this week is Brain Awareness week! (March 11-17)

Every 9 seconds in the US, someone sustains a brain injury. 😔 These injuries affect how a person thinks, acts and feels! Symptoms and impacts of brain injuries can vary greatly and affect both the survivors and their support network.

There are different types of brain injuries and no 2 injuries are exactly the same. Remember: a person with a brain injury is a person first! 🫶

To get support or to see how you can get involved in helping those with brain injuries, visit:

biausa.org

or

braininjuryfl.org

♥️ HAPPY LAST FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY! ♥️ Which means it’s our team building day 💪🏼 here at NPP!

Our theme is……TWIN day!!! (we even have 1 set of triplets)

We have the Dr twins, the Doublemint twins, the Space Princess twins, the Luciani triplets and Salt and Pepper! 🤣

We hope you all have a safe and happy weekend from all of us here!

We are at the end of Heart Failure Awareness Week (Feb 11-17)

Heart failure 😢 is a progressive injury to the heart muscle that’s gradually causes loss of ability to pump enough blood 🩸 to the body.

There are 2 types of heart failure but both cause the body to hold on to too much fluid. This is called congestion (or congestive heart failure).

Symptoms can be subtle and are often mistaken for normal aging. Common symptoms include:
* Breathing difficulties
-shortness of breath from simple activities
-needing to use 2 or more pillows to prop up at night
-exercise intolerance
-pink or blood tinged mucus with cough

* Fatigue
* Cold arms/legs
* Edema of the legs
* Increased need to urinate at night

Heart failure is certainly life altering but with appropriate management, patients are able to maintain a consistent quality of life for longer periods of time. 🥰

Understanding your condition is crucial!!

For more information on heart failure, visit:

Heart Failure Awareness Week 2024 | HFSA February 11-17, 2024 is Heart Failure Awareness Week! Join HFSA as we promote heart failure awareness, patient education, and heart failure prevention during .

🎊Welcome to January and 2024!!!🎊

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. So we will be focusing on cervical cancer and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).

Approximately 1400 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year! However, with vaccination and screening, it is preventable.

Current guidelines from the USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) for cervical cancer screening are:

-Ages 21-29 PAP every 3 years
-Ages 30-64 PAP every 3 years or PAP with
HPV very 5 years

In the US, there are over 14 million new HPV infections each year!! 😳 Some of strains of HPV cause warts but some cause cancers, including cervical and head/neck cancers. Vaccinations provide protection from the strains that cause cancer. The current 💉 vaccination recommendations are:

-HPV between age 11-12 plus 1 booster (2 total)
-if over 15, 2 boosters are needed (3 total)

For more information on cervical health, including HPV, cancers and screening, visit:

Cervical Health Awareness Month – NCCC Cervical Health Awareness MonthThe United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening.During January...

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

As a reminder we are closed today! We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00am

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✨Sparkle Glitter Day✨ Our last office participation day of 2023!!! Too bad you can’t see how much sparkle and glitter there really is in these photos! 🤣

💖 We like to think everyone shines bright here at NPP💖

REMINDER:

We will be closed tomorrow Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26. We will reopen Wednesday, December 27 at 8:00am.

Have a very Merry Christmas from your NPP family!

Please keep in mind, our holiday hours for the next few weeks are as follows:

We will be closed this Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26. We will reopen Wednesday, December 27 at 8:00am.

We will also be closed Monday January 01. We will reopen Tuesday January 02 at 8:00am.

REMINDER…..we are closing at 11:45am today! We will reopen Monday December 18th at 8:00am! Have a wonderful weekend.

Please be aware we will be closing at 11:45am TOMORROW December 15! We will reopen Monday December 18th at 8:00am.

Hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving from your NPP family ♥️

We will be closing today at 3:00 pm and will remain closed until 8:00am Monday November 27.

We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

It’s Pajama Day here at NPP! Everyone looks cute and COMFY in their adorable PJs!

🥇CONGRATULATIONS to our first place winners……Jackie and Stephanie!!🥇

Everyone did a GREAT job!

Final results:

🥇First place-mask #4 Jackie/Stephanie

🥈Second place-mask #6 Elisabeth/Marlo

🥉Third place-mask #1 Amberle/Dr B/Dr L

🏆Fourth place-mask #5 Haley/Sabrina

🏆Fifth place-mask #2 Jennifer/Summer

🏆Sixth place-mask #3 Alexis/Chris

And thank you all for your votes 💖

LAST DAY FOR VOTING!!! Get your votes in 😁

Have a safe and 🎃🦇Happy Halloween🦇🎃 from your NPP family!

Dont forget to show us your costumes!! 😁

Don’t forget to vote! This is the last week! Winners will be announced on Friday! 😁

It’s decades day here at NPP!

💖 We’re reppin 1940s, 1980s and 2000s! 💖

What was your favorite decade?

It’s that time again!!! We need YOU 🫵 to vote for your FAVORITE staff decorated mask! This year’s team building challenge was to decorate a mask any way your team chose. Our staff, divided in to 6 teams, created some amazing and unique looks! Cast your vote for your favorite ON THIS POST, or stop by the office and vote in person!! 😁

🏆 Winners will be announced Nov 03! 🏆

Happy Medical Assistant Day to our 4 awesome MAs!! Thank you for all you do for our patients and to help the office run smoothly! 💖

🎀 October as many know, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. 💖 Early detection is important, as it can mean a 5 year survival rate of 99%!!! 💖 If you are over the age of 40 or have a family history of cancers, you should have a mammogram every 1-2 years!

If you have any of the following:
+tenderness or thickening near the breast/underarm area
+change in skin texture
+lump in the breast
+clear discharge from the ni**le

make an appointment to discuss it with your provider asap!

Risk factors for breast cancer can include:
-family history
-alcohol use
-being female (100x more likely than males)
-white
-obesity
-BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic changes
-dense breast tissue
-hormone therapy

For more information and support regarding 🎀 breast cancer 🎀, visit:

Breast Cancer Information, Support & Donations - National Breast Cancer Foundation National Breast Cancer Foundation provides early detection screenings, including mammograms, breast health education, and a supportive community.

It’s Favorite Team Jersey Friday here at NPP! Always a fun time with these crazies! 🤪

Comment below 👇 and tell us who your favorite team is 🥰

Hello September!
🍁 That means it’s almost FALL 🍁

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 1 in 5 children are considered obese. 🙁

Childhood obesity can be affected by many factors, not just eating patterns. Genetics, physical activity levels and sleep routines are also contributing factors. Overweight kiddos are at a higher risk of:
-asthma 🫁
-sleep apnea 😴
-type 2 diabetes 🩸
-heart disease 🫀
-bone/joint problems 🦴🦵💪

There is no 1 solution for childhood obesity but parents/caregivers/families can help by setting lifelong healthy habits such as:

👉 adopt healthy eating patterns with.
Vegetables 🥦🥒🥕🫑🥬
Fruits🍎🍓🍉🍋🍑
Whole grains🍞🥖
Lean protein🥩🍗
And replace sugary drinks 🙅 with milk🥛 or water 💧

👉 move more as a family! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Children should have 60 minutes of physical activity daily

👉 set consistent sleep routines (even on weekends!!!)
•children ages 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep
•children 13-18 need 8-10 hours of sleep

👉 replace screen time 📱🖥️📺 with family time! Too much screen time can lead to poor sleep, weight gain, poor mental health and lower grades in school.

For more resources regarding Childhood Obesity Awareness, visit:

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September is National Childhood Obesity Month (available in Spanish). Sponsored by the CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, this observance provides an opportunity to learn more about this major public health problem. According to the CDC, the goal for children who are overwe...

Just a reminder, we will be closed Monday September 04 for the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday September 05 at 8:00am.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day.