Medicare Connect Radio

This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about diabetes and the effects of COVID-19 on this lifelong disease. She speaks with two experts in their medical field about how most recently in the news, some people are developing diabetes AFTER they’ve had COVID. 

This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick has a conversation with Andrea Spencer, the VP of Communications from ElderSource. They talk about the stressful role of being a caregiver and the importance of not only taking care of someone else but taking care of themselves. Michelle and Andrea also talk about the growing number of seniors who are choosing to age in place.

This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an education specialist from the Aging and Integrative Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (AI-PAMI) at UF Health Jacksonville about managing pain as we age and how to use alternative treatments such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and even virtual reality versus medication.

This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick focuses on the largest organ of your body – your skin. It’s the only exposed organ, and one of the most important ones to care for. Michelle speaks with a dermatologist about protecting your outermost layer as we move into the warmer weather and why it’s important to have an annual exam.

This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about the third most commonly occurring cancer and the second in cancer-related deaths in the United States – Colorectal cancer. March is known as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and we’re going to hear from a doctor with Borland Groover who’s passionate about colon cancer screening and prevention. 

This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about how baby boomers and seniors are staying active, living longer, and what community resources are available for them. First, she talks with Millennium nurse practitioner, Jennifer Brown from the Orange Park office, about how to keep healthy and moving after 65; then she's joined by Eddie and Sara Malone who share their passion about how they are making sure boomers and seniors stay active after 50.

This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick breaks down the complicated health insurance topic. She begins the conversation with a Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer to talk about Medicare scams to look out for, before delving into Insurance 101. You'll also learn more about aging into Medicare and how an Accountable Care Organization benefits you. 

Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with two experts this week about the COVID-19 vaccine, the variants, and remaining vigilant about staying safe and healthy. Millennium physician Dr. Alpa Patel recounts her experience following her second dose of the vaccine, while Dr. Michael Koren from Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research explains more about the variants and the on-going vaccine trials. Michelle also catches up with Andrew, a vaccine trial patient she first spoke with in January. Did he receive the actual vaccine or the placebo? We’ll hear his story.

Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick continues the heart health month conversation this week with Cardiologist Dr. Yazan Khatib. Dr. Khatib focuses on the importance of knowing your numbers, especially your blood pressure and cholesterol. They also discuss the signs, symptoms, and differences between a heart attack and a stroke. Additionally, Michelle talks with a representative from the American Heart Association about the importance of nutrition and how the lack of fresh foods can affect the heart.

Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Ahmad Younes from First Coast Cardiovascular Institute about cardiovascular health and how undetected vascular disease could lead to lower-limb amputations. February is heart health month; and, according to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing 1 in 4 deaths. The in-depth conversation covers risk factors, screenings, and prevention, as well as how your primary care provider should be the first step in taking control of your health.