Compass Blogs

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...

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

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...

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 navigating relationships with your boss or coworkers, or countless others stressors. Work stress doesn’t have to dominate your day. Here are 4 tips for mental health in the workplace! 1. Begin Your Day Well What you do before work sets the tone for how your entire day will go. According to Forbes , if you start your day by checking your phone, it i

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

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

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

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...

At Compass Community Health, our mission is simple: to provide access to quality healthcare to all members of our community (see our...

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...

Compass Blog #20_By Maeve Last month we wrote an article entitled, “What is Speech Therapy?”, and we summed up Speech Therapy as, “the...

Compass Blog #019_By Maeve J What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy? In its simplest terms, speech therapy can be defined as, “the assessment...

Compass Blog #018_By Maeve J What Is Occupational Therapy? First, OT stands for Occupational Therapy. According to the American...

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...

Compass Blog #016_By Maeve J Preventative care is medical attention designed to stop an illness before it starts or catch it before it progresses. It is such a critical component of women’s overall health throughout the many stages and health needs of a woman’s life. Nobody wants disease, and it is better to prevent a fire than to try to put it out once it is ablaze. You have the power to help prevent disease in a number of ways, especially through proper diet, exercise, ment

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...

Compass Blog #014_By Maeve J Thea Floyd is a Family Nurse Practitioner with Compass Community Health. We recently asked her a few...

Compass Blog #013_By Maeve J Megan Whisman is a Family Nurse Practitioner with Compass Community Health. We recently asked her a few...

Compass Blog #012_By Maeve J Stephanie Green, APRN-FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Compass Community Health. We recently asked her...

Compass Blog #011_By Maeve J Ryan Carpenter, APRN-CNP is a primary care provider at Compass Community Health. We recently asked him a few questions and got his take on providing quality care for Compass patients! 1. What is good primary care to you? He said, “Primary care done right involves establishing a relationship with the patient. Good primary care must address acute, chronic and preventive issues while making sure that the relationship promotes trust and confidence.”