Influenza:
* Philadelphia Department of Public Health Mt.Airy Family Practice has not yet been notified if it will be a distributor of H1N1 vaccine or not. The distribution of this vaccine will be managed by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for the city. Please check out this link to find who should get H1N1 vaccine and vaccine clinic locations and dates. The health department hotline phone number is 215-685-6458. Mt. Airy Family Practice does have regular seasonal flu vaccine available and established patients may call and make an appointment to receive the vaccine without seeing a physician.
Medical Resources - Miscellaneous:
* Chestnut Hill Hospital Use this link to find out about services offered at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
* Centers for Disease Control Credible information on many health and safety topics, including diseases and conditions.
* Centers for Disease Control - Travelers Health This link will take you to the Centers for Disease Control and a robust website for researching health care recommendations for people intending to travel. You can click on any country in the world and find out what is recommended for travelers to that area.
* Mayo Clinic A source of reliable information on many health topics.
* WebMD A useful source of health information.
* Family Medical History A tool to share your family medical history with other family members or your physician.
* Heart Disease Risk Calculator A tool to calculate your personal risk cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years.
Fitness Resources:
* Blue Banyan Yoga Fitness Center and Classes
* Bally Total Fitness Fitness Center
* Camp Fitness Fitness Centers and Classes
* Fitlife Fitness and Aquatics Fitness Centers and Classes
* Silver Sneakers For older adults; various locations
* Sisters In Shape, Inc. Fitness Consultants Focus on African American Women
* Mt. Airy Learning Tree Dance, Karate, Yoga and more
* City Recreation Centers Aquatics, Camps, Sports, Athletics, Ice Rinks, and Programs for Sr. Citizens
* LA Fitness Fitness Centers at Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, and East City Ave, Bala Cynwyd
* Twisters Wellness Centers Yoga, in Ambler and Erdenheim
* East Falls Fitness Fitness Center
* Curves Gym for Women Only
* Lucille Roberts Gym for Women Only
* YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity Fitness Center and Classes in Roxborough, Abington and Elsewhere
* Adult Education Cheltenham Twp. Adult School Classes at Several Locations
Mental Health (Stress, Depression, Anxiety, etc.):
* GKSW/Crystal Group Wyndmoor
* Evergreen Counseling Chestnut Hill
* Philmont Guidance Flourtown
* Mary Loiselle Certified Lifestyle Coach, Including Weight Loss Support: 610-272-4775
* You may also call the phone number for mental/behavioral health, usually found on the back of your
insurance card. They can locate resources for you by zip code and explain your available benefits.
Nutrition:
* Patricia Morris Registered Dietitian, Individual Sessions Often Covered by Insurance, Flourtown, 215-836-8101
* Nutrition Counseling at Chestnut Hill Hospital Individual Session with Registered Dietitian, 215-248-8554
* Weight Watchers Weight Loss Program
* Weight Watchers Online Program
* Sparkpeople Weight loss tools, including calorie counters, diets, and fitness plans.
* Calorie Counters Weight loss tools.
Walking:
* Fairmount Park Over 215 Miles of Outdoor Paths, Sidewalks, and Off-road Trails
* Cheltenham Square Mall Hearts and Soles Mall Walkers Program, 8am Monday - Friday
Diabetes:
* American Diabetes Association Patient-centered information.
* Joslin Diabetes Center Patient-centered diabetes information.
* Changing Diabetes Multiple tools, including menu planners.
Lab Service Center Locators:
* Labcorp
* Quest Diagnostics
Health Plans
* Partnership for prescription assistance Pharmaceutical company website that helps link you to programs to obtain prescription pharmaceuticals at reduced or no cost
* Independence Blue Cross Plans for Individuals
