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Pandemic Social Isolation, Elderly Seniors, Holiday Loneliness

Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Nov 9
2 min

Pandemic Social Isolation, Elderly Seniors, Holiday Loneliness

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Six Winter Skincare Product and Routine Tips

Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Nov 9
2 min

Six Winter Skincare Product and Routine Tips

It sure is dry in Central Oregon. High Desert life has its perks, but dry skin is not one of them! Now that the weather is changing, we a...

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Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Oct 26
2 min

Tooth Care for Little Ones

We are coming right up on one of childhood's most cherished holidays: the one day of the year a kid can go begging for candy and come hom...

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Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Oct 6
1 min

The soil and your health

We were blessed with an abundant crop this year at Penny's Acres, both from our high tunnel ("greenhouse") and our outdoor garden plot. L...

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Social Distancing: All Your Questions Answered

Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Mar 25
2 min

Social Distancing: All Your Questions Answered

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably noticed the pandemic that has taken hold of human civilization and terrified billions of people a...

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Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Mar 12
3 min

Wuhan Coronavirus vs. Influenza

It should come as no surprise that some patients’ fears are misguided when it comes to disease. Health anxiety is very real for many pati...

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Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Mar 5
2 min

What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model focused on putting the patient first. That means treating them when they need it, never r...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Understanding Seasonal Depression

Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Feb 3
2 min

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Understanding Seasonal Depression

SAD is a real obstacle that millions of people face every year. Luckily, recent years have seen a wider acknowledgement of the disorder.

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Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Jan 23
3 min

When to Start Potty Training?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to figuring out when your child is ready to be potty trained, but there are some indicators.

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'Tis the Season.... Flu season, that is.

Dr. Laura Pennavaria

Dec 10, 2019
0 min

'Tis the Season.... Flu season, that is.

Three actions you can take to fight the flu provided directly from the CDC.

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