As days shorten, vitamin D can dip. This guide explains why it matters, how to get it from sun, food, or supplements, safe limits, and when to talk with your clinician.
As days shorten, vitamin D can dip. This guide explains why it matters, how to get it from sun, food, or supplements, safe limits, and when to talk with your clinician.
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses in minutes. Learn how to use Narcan, recognize the signs, and save a life with help from Atracare.
Delaware’s great outdoors are full of life—and that includes ticks and chiggers. From Lyme disease to alpha-gal syndrome, learn how to spot common tick species, understand the symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, treat itchy chigger bites, and prevent exposure with practical steps to stay safe all season long.
Have you ever been frustrated waiting for an insurance company to approve a procedure, surgery, or even a prescription? You’re not alone — and Atracare is taking an active role in helping change that.
In a recent Public Service Announcement, Atracare’s own Will Albanese highlights an important patient advocacy effort happening right now in Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware is working to reform the prior authorization process, which often delays care while insurance companies decide whether to approve medically necessary treatments.
These unnecessary delays can stretch from days to weeks, creating unnecessary stress and sometimes preventing timely care altogether. That’s why new legislation, supported by the Medical Society of Delaware, is so important. The proposed bill would require insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests within hours, not days, helping patients get the care and medications they need without frustrating hold-ups.
As we age, taking proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle can significantly improve longevity, heart health, mood, and overall quality of life. While age-related conditions like heart disease become more common, they are not inevitable. With a few lifestyle adjustments, seniors can maintain their vitality and well-being. Learn More >
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has identified six cases of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), making it a reportable condition in the state. AGS causes an allergy to mammalian meat and is linked to lone star tick bites. Click here to learn more.
This summer, COVID-19 cases are rising across the US. Atracare’s Lewes & Ocean View Urgent Cares report a significant uptick in positive cases, due to the FLiRT strains of COVID-19. Click here to learn more about what this means for you.
It can be challenging to find a Primary Care Provider in Sussex County, let alone someone who specializes in promoting the well-being of older adults. That is why Atracare was more than enthusiastic to welcome Lenai Austin, Board Certified Gerontologist, who is moving to Ocean View, DE to apply her knowledge of aging individuals and to improve the quality of life for the older people in this county by providing primary care.
Welcome to Atracare Hot Topics. In this July edition, we cover crucial health advisories, tips for surviving the severe heat wave, our stance on Governor Carney and House Bill 350, and insights from the 2024 Burden of Chronic Disease Report released by the DPH.
