We post blogs with tips to improve your lifestyle, physical health, mental health, as well as to answer questions about who we are and what we do. Learn more about Compass, our services, and our providers through these blogs!

Compass Blogs

Nov 20

A Comprehensive Guide To Flu Season: Protection, Remedies and When To Seek Help

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, we're reminded that flu season is just around the corner. Influenza, commonly known as the...

Nov 3

How To Navigate Open Enrollment

Navigating the Open Enrollment Period can be very stressful and confusing, especially without any guidance. Open Enrollment is when you...

Oct 30

5 Mindfulness Techniques to Elevate Your Daily Wellness

We all have busy, crazy lives, and sometimes the stress can get to us. This can result in feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, and...

Oct 20

4 Tips for Proper Storage and Handling of Medication

Almost 70% of American adults take at least one prescription drug, most commonly antibiotics, antidepressants, or painkilling opioids....

Oct 9

5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Women's Health

Women's health is a very important topic, and adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantly impact overall well-being. Women’s health is...

Sep 29

Choosing the Right Fit: How to Select a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

When it comes to your child and their needs, you no doubt want to pick the best possible Speech-Language Pathologist– but where do you...

Sep 19

5 Lifestyle Tips To Improve Your Health

Amidst our busy lives, various pressing obligations, and the abundance of health advice out there, it can seem like a truly healthy...

Sep 11

How To Recognize Symptoms of Common Mental Health Disorders

Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it's often overlooked or misunderstood. Recognizing the symptoms of...

Aug 29

How Occupational Therapy Utilizes Play for Growth

As the Italian educator and philosopher Maria Montessori once said, “Play is a child’s work”. Play is a huge component of a child’s life...

Aug 21

4 Preventative Measures for Breast Cancer

If there is breast cancer in your family tree, or if you are simply just a woman, you have probably thought about breast cancer and if it...

Aug 10

How To Choose The Right Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

When it comes to managing common illnesses on your own, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are convenient and easy options. These...

Jul 26

Hepatitis Can't Wait, Learn How Compass Can Help

This year, World Hepatitis Day is on Friday, July 28th. We all know the word, but do we really understand what Hepatitis C is, or its...

Jul 20

5 Conditions Treated with Pediatric Speech Therapy

By about the age of seven, approximately 5% of children have a noticeable speech disorder (Medline Plus). If your child is running into...

Jul 10

The Power of Prevention: How Primary Care Keeps You Healthy

Compass Blog #028_By Abe Barcus Maintaining good health is a priority for everyone, and one of the most effective ways to achieve it is...

Jun 25

4 Tips For Mental Health In The Workplace

We have all been there at some time or other- we feel like we’re drowning at work. This could be because of the workload, trouble...

Jun 19

Understanding 5 Common Mental Health Disorders

The mind is a complex system, impacted by everything from genetics and health to circumstances and environment. When things are not...

Jun 13

4 Common Conditions Treated with Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Compass Blog #025_By Abe Barcus When it comes to children's health and well-being, early intervention plays a crucial role in addressing...

May 31

3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Seeking Help for Your Mental Health

As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, let us address one of the biggest roadblocks to seeking help for your mental health...

May 15

What Are The 4 Cs of Good Primary Care?

Quality primary care is a house built on the foundation of its four core functions, dubbed the ‘4 Cs’ of primary care according to the...

Apr 28

What is Patient-Centered Care?

Compass Blog #022_By Maeve J At Compass Community Health, our mission is simple: to provide access to quality healthcare to all members...