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In the Compass blogs, you can learn more about our services. Additionally, read lifestyle and health articles to improve your overall well-being.
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...
Compass Community Health
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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...
Compass Community Health
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
May 31, 20233 min read
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...
Abe Barcus
May 15, 20232 min read
What is Patient-Centered Care?
At Compass Community Health, our mission is simple: to provide access to quality healthcare to all members of our community (see our...
Abe Barcus
Apr 28, 20232 min read
A Brief Interview with Compass Speech Therapist JoEllen Schaefer
Compass Blog #21_By Maeve J Last month we wrote an article entitled, “What is Speech Therapy?”, and we summed up Speech Therapy as, “the...
Abe Barcus
Apr 15, 20232 min read
A Brief Interview with Compass Speech Therapist Beth Newman
Compass Blog #20_By Maeve Last month we wrote an article entitled, “What is Speech Therapy?”, and we summed up Speech Therapy as, “the...
Abe Barcus
Apr 6, 20232 min read
What Is Speech Therapy?
Compass Blog #019_By Maeve J What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy? In its simplest terms, speech therapy can be defined as, “the assessment...
Abe Barcus
Mar 13, 20232 min read
What is OT?
Compass Blog #018_By Maeve J What Is Occupational Therapy? First, OT stands for Occupational Therapy. According to the American...
Abe Barcus
Feb 27, 20232 min read
More Reasons You Need Primary Care
Compass Blog #17_By Maeve J Your health is of critical importance, and there are many things that you have the power to do to take care...
Abe Barcus
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Why Women Need Preventative Care
Compass Blog #016_By Maeve J Preventative care is medical attention designed to stop an illness before it starts or catch it before it...
Abe Barcus
Jan 30, 20232 min read
4 Ways You Benefit from Having Primary Care
Compass Blog #015_By Maeve J No matter your specific health needs, having a primary care doctor is critical for your long-term health and...
Abe Barcus
Jan 16, 20232 min read
A Brief Interview with Compass Primary Care Provider Thea Floyd
Compass Blog #014_By Maeve J Thea Floyd is a Family Nurse Practitioner with Compass Community Health. We recently asked her a few...
Abe Barcus
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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