Patient Portal:
*Patient Portal
This is an experimental link which is currently only available to patients who have received specific instructions from our office. We hope to make it broadly available to all patients in the near future.
Influenza:
* Philadelphia Department of Public Health Mt. Airy Family Practice generally has regular seasonal flu vaccine available after October 1st of each year, and established patients may call and make an appointment to receive the vaccine without seeing a physician. We have provided H1N1 vaccine in the past and will continue to do so according to established recommendations, depending on vaccine availability.
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.
* Meetyourhealthhalfway.com A tool to help you learn about chronic conditions, assess your personal risk and take charge by creating a personal plan for your health.
Fitness Resources:
* Blue Banyan Yoga Fitness Center and Classes
* Bally Fitness center and gym
* 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
* 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:
* Linda Feder PhD, RD, LDN, Nutrition Consultant offers personal consultations by appointment at Mt. Airy Family Practice. Services usually covered by insurance, 215-266-3789.
* 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.
Resources for Stopping Smoking:
*Freedom from Smoking programs
1. Chestnut Hill Hospital , 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Call 215-753-2000 to find out the date of the next set of classes. This 8 session program offers supportive techniques and tips to help individuals stop smoking. Cost is $60, but $30 is returned if all classes are attended.
2. Abington Memorial Hospital Center- Shilling Campus, 2500 Maryland Road, Suite 611, Willow Grove, PA 19090. Call 215-481-8950. A 6 week program that features the American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking program. Cost: free
*1-800-QUIT-NOW Pennsylvania's smoking cessation program which offers free nicotine patches while supplies last. Additional smoking cessation information and support is available through www.determinedtoquit.com
* Smoke Stoppers This utilizes a patented system to help people quit smoking with a fully interactive program that is individuallly tailored. $39 for a 21 day program.
* American Cancer Society has many good resources at 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp , then click on "Guide to Quitting Smoking" on the lower left side of the screen, about half way down. There is information about reasons to quit, quiz: do you need help to quit?, finding a quit line or other support, helping a smoker quit: do's and don'ts, emailing frends and family asking for support.
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
