Healthy Habits to Make While Working Remotely

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were forced to allow their employees to work from home. Some companies have even decided to make working from home a permanent change. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks want you to be healthy no matter what your work situation is. Keep reading this week's blog for a few healthy habits to make while working remotely. One healthy habit you can start right now if you haven't already is to make a yearly appointment with your Primary Healthcare Provider at the Lake of the Ozarks for a general check-up. If you don't have a Primary Healthcare Provider, we strongly urge you to choose one. For a complete list of the Primary Care Providers at Central Ozarks Medical Center, visit HERE.

Healthy Habits to Make While Working Remotely

Try to get some Vitamin-D at least once a workday.
Vitamin D is good for you for a NUMBER of reasons. Some of those reasons can include but are not limited to:

• Weight Loss
• Decreasing depression
• Reduces your chances of getting the Flu
• Reduces your risk for heart disease

One of the best ways you can get some Vitamin D while working from home is just to grab your laptop (if you have one) and go sit out on your porch or patio. You know you have a bunch of e-mails to check anyway, so why not go do that in the sunshine for awhile?

Take walks on your breaks.
Yes, it can be very easy to get caught up in your work and forget to give yourself breaks, but don't. Your body can start to ache if you sit too long without giving your muscles the chance to stretch out. Take a walk around the block, down your road, around the house, wherever is most convenient for you. Not only can walking be good for your physically, but mentally as well. Give yourself the chance to clear your mind throughout the day. You may be surprised at how many GREAT work-related ideas may come to you during a transitional period such as this.

Refrain from stress eating the WRONG foods.
One of the worst habits you can get into is stress eating. Let's be honest, work can cause stress, typically can't control that. However, you can control how you react to it. Stress eating doesn't solve your problem, it will likely just lead to weight gain and possibly even a lack of confidence. To help yourself refrain from stress-eating, try meal planning. If you know you've already went through the effort of preparing your healthy meals, you may be less inclined to go eat something unhealthy.

Have You Established Your Primary Healthcare Provider Yet?

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope you found these tips helpful if you are now working remotely. You may have never foreseen yourself working from home and these circumstances may have caught you completely off guard. Again, we want you to be healthy no matter what your work situation is. Part of being healthy can involve making sure you are getting your yearly health check-ups completed. To schedule an annual health check-up with one of our Primary Healthcare Providers, you can call us at one of our phone numbers listed below, depending on the location you are trying to reach. To stay up to date on our latest announcements, please follow us on our social media channels listed below.

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Ditch These Unhealthy Habits in the New Year!

The New Year can have an amazing effect on people. There's something about a New Year approaching that can make you want to better yourself, emotionally and physically. It can feel like a fresh start, to just start over and stop making some unhealthy mistakes that you know you have been making that just aren't good for you. The goal of our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks is to lead the way to healthier communities. To be even healthier in 2020, book your annual health appointment with a doctor at the Lake of the Ozarks you can count on. Call Central Ozarks Medical Center today. All phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. In the meantime, keep reading for a few unhealthy habits to ditch in the New Year in this week's blog.

Ditch These Unhealthy Habits in the New Year!

Not getting enough physical exercise.
While everyone deserves a little relaxation time, you don’t want to get in the habit of being so inactive you never work out anymore. Try to make it a goal to work out at least 2 to 3 times per week. Sitting around snacking too much can lead to weight gain and increased stress levels you don’t want.

Neglecting your need for an adequate amount of sleep each night.
You should try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Not sleeping enough can lead to weight gain and unwanted stress.

Counting your daily calories WAY too much.
Yes, calorie counting can be a great tool, but it doesn’t cover everything. You could eat 500 calories of bacon and 500 calories vegetables and get 2 completely different results. Your body needs specific nutrients and it is possible to calorie count too much.

Get The Affordable Healthcare You Deserve in The New Year from COMC!

All of us here at COMC hope you found this blog enlightening. To truly be healthy in the New Year, you should have healthcare you can count on and afford! Central Ozarks Medical Center offers a discounted fee to patients based on their household size and household income.

• The Sliding Fee Program includes fees for medical, dental and behavioral health services. 
• To determine eligibility, COMC will need to ask you to bring in personal financial information.  
• Any information we ask you for will be strictly confidential.  
• None of your personal information, financial or medical, can be released without your written consent.  
• The information we are asking for is used solely to determine household size and household income.  Applications are effective for a one-year period.  
• Sliding Fee Discount Program participants must complete an application annually Discount Program applications must be completed, signed and approved prior to services being provided.  
• All participants are asked to notify COMC of income changes as soon as possible after the change occurs.

For more information, please visit http://centralozarks.org/financial.html.

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How to Get Into Shape for Summer at the Lake of the Ozarks

Summer officially starts Friday, June 21 and our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks cannot wait! The Lake area can be so pretty any time of year but especially in the summer. Boating is one of the many popular activities around here during the summer and our Lake of the Ozarks health clinics are here to give you a few tips for getting into shape for boating season. Feel comfortable and be in shape when you get into your swimsuit this year! Part of being in shape is being healthy. Part of being healthy is making sure you are scheduling your annual health check-ups each year. To schedule yours with an affordable health clinic at the Lake of the Ozarks, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today. All of our health clinic locations and phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

Go check out the local State Park.
The Lake Area is home to both Ha Ha Tonka State Park and Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Both of these parks offer multiple beautiful trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Hiking is a great way to get outside and breathe the fresh air while staying active.

Get your cardio exercise in.
If you're only traveling a short distance, why not take the opportunity to walk or ride a bike to your destination instead of driving your car? Walking and biking are excellent forms of cardio exercise. You can also park farther back in parking lots to give yourself an excuse to walk a greater distance. As an added bonus, you'll save money on gas!

Drink water before eating.
In our country, we commonly mistake the feeling of thirst for the feeling of hunger. As a result, it is not unusual for us to eat more food than we really need. Before reaching for snacks this summer, drink a glass of water to hydrate yourself. After that, you can evaluate whether or not you are actually hungry.

Eat fresh from the local farmer's markets.
Not only is visiting your local farmer's market a great summertime pastime - it offers numerous advantages as well. One, it allows you to get a little bit of mild exercise as you stroll past the various vendors. Two, it gives you access to fresh, healthy produce you can use to prepare your meals. Three, the produce available at farmer's markets is often priced much lower than comparable produce would be at the local grocery store.

Get the Affordable Healthcare at the Lake of the Ozarks You Deserve!

DID YOU KNOW? - On average, there are studies that show that the cost associated with using a community health center is 22% to 33% less expensive than using other healthcare models. Even better than the savings is the quality of care and concern our providers will offer to you during each visit.  With highly trained support staff, Central Ozarks Medical Center Providers can focus on only you and your health. Learn more at www.CentralOzarks.org.


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Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties

Women's Healthcare at the Lake of the Ozarks

Women's healthcare providers at the Lake of the Ozarks can be hard to find due to this being a smaller area than bigger cities such as Kansas City or St. Louis. However, finding one you can trust is vital. The Central Ozarks Medical Center mission is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventative health care and to improve the health care status of underserved and vulnerable populations in Camden, Laclede, Miller, and Pulaski Counties. Keep reading to learn more about our women's healthcare provider and the services we provide.

Our Women's Health Provider at the Lake of the Ozarks

Robert Nielsen, DO
Robert C. Nielsen, DO, is a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO.  He completed his internship at Des Moines General Hospital and residency at North Oakland Medical Center (Pontiac, MI).  Dr. Nielsen served in the United States Army from 1978-1982, the Iowa National Guard from 1982-1989, and in the Michigan National Guard from 1989-1995 where he served in Operation Desert Storm as a Major in the Medical Corps.

Dr. Nielsen has been practicing Medicine for 27 years and has been with Central Ozarks Medical Center since 2011.

Dr. Nielsen is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.



Pregnancy
Few biological processes are as life-changing as pregnancy. Even the healthiest pregnancies can be taxing. The body undergoes countless changes as it supports the new life growing inside, and most women understandably have countless questions about the process. When you come to us for obstetric care at the Lake of the Ozarks, we promise to be right by your side throughout every step of the process from pregnancy confirmation to your postpartum check-up. Our ultimate goal is to promote your continued good health so that we can work together towards the delivery of a healthy newborn.

General Wellness
Women's bodies are beautifully and intricately designed. In order to maintain optimum health, countless different factors must function together harmoniously and cohesively. We offer a variety of different general wellness services to keep your body functioning at optimum health, including:

• Breast exams
• Mammograms
• Birth control
• Pap tests
• Pelvic exams
• STI and STD tests
• Immunizations

Gynecology
Reproductive, abdominal, and vaginal health is closely linked to overall physical health. We are here to help you with the multiple health conditions you may face throughout your life. As a few examples, we have experience in helping women with infertility, urinary incontinence, organ prolapse, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, abnormal pap smears, and menopause.

Need a New Women's Healthcare Provider in Camden County?

Call to make an appointment today. Our clinic locations and phone numbers are listed below and you may call to make an appointment at the one nearest to you. We offer a very well rounded set of healthcare services. To learn more about them, please visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

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For Appointments Call
573.765.5141 -- Richland
573.302.7490 -- Osage Beach
573.346.4446 -- Camdenton
573.317.9200 -- Stone Castle
573.765.2510 -- Dental



Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties