Throughout COVID-19, providers at our Premise Health wellness centers have been challenged with finding new and innovative ways to connect with members and provide high-quality care. Early in the pandemic, one provider was introduced to a married couple who were both high-risk and had symptoms concerning for COVID-19. One of our medical assistants, April Nennich, […]

Occupational therapy is a musculoskeletal discipline that is less understood than physical therapy and chiropractic. However, the impact it can have on someone’s health and physical function can’t be overstated. Occupational therapists work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation facilities, and nursing homes. Depending on the environment, occupational therapists focus on […]

Due to the decreased number of in-person visits during COVID-19, some Premise providers have had extra time to spend with their members. Whether coordinating referrals with specialists or finding COVID-19 testing sites for members, providers have continued to offer members high-quality, personalized care, even in a virtual capacity. When a member presented with symptoms that […]

Air travels freely through cloth and personal protective equipment (PPE). There is no risk of lower oxygen levels in healthy adults while correctly wearing a mask. Healthcare workers have worn masks for long shifts without consequence for decades. Wearing a cloth face covering or mask is just one of the many preventive measures to help […]

When one Premise Health member presented with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, licensed professional counselor, Kate Lifferth, stepped in to provide much needed comfort. During a virtual visit, the member repeatedly noted her concern and anxiety regarding the diagnosis and how it would impact her family. Following the appointment, Kate reached out to the onsite health […]

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by healthcare providers across the country, especially hospitals and health systems. Thirty-seven states canceled elective and non-emergent procedures and approximately 30 percent were postponed, leading 55 percent fewer Americans to seek hospital care in March and April. Although many of these procedures can be postponed temporarily, they can’t […]