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Meet Kimberly, Our Newest Family Nurse Practitioner
We’re thrilled to welcome Kimberly Ibarra to our team of providers. During her four decades in medicine, she’s served diverse patients in diverse settings—working with pregnant women, premature babies, cancer patients, refugees, and retirees.
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Why Our Favorite Health Tracker Isn’t a Watch
Maybe you’ve heard that the NBA is using it to help predict cases of COVID-19 before players show symptoms. You might have read Silicon Valley trendsetters—like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey—praising the way it’s helped them better understand their states of mind.
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How Two New Tests Are Outsmarting Heart Disease
Year after year, heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death in the world. Thankfully, two new treatments offer clarity that has been impossible until now.
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A New Perspective on Women’s Health: A Novara Q&A
We sat down with Erin Leber, CRNP at Novara, to take a closer look at important topics in women’s health and wellness. She shared some of the questions she wishes her female patients would ask and talked about the impact that listening has on providing exceptional care.
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The Benefits of a (Mostly) Plant-Based Diet
While we don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all approach to diet or exercise, we do recommend considering one lifestyle choice above the rest: adopting a whole food, plant-based diet.
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Collaboration: It’s good for your health
In nearly every situation, two heads are far better than one. When we’re working as part of a team, we solve problems faster—and more efficiently—than we ever could on our own.
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Men’s Health: Building a Better You
Listen up, guys. Men are more likely to avoid talking about health. But wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming. See our top tips for navigating common men’s health concerns.
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Healthy Living Takes Teamwork: David’s Story
It wasn’t that David didn’t care about his health; it was that the traditional primary care system he was using didn’t provide optimal care and attention.
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Mental Wellness and the Art of Intentionality
Everyone has their own unique journey. It’s easy to get so caught up in cultural pressures that we compromise our health and well-being and add stress or anxiety to our lives.
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Navigating the Complexities of Diets
Since diets can influence every aspect of our lives, it’s important to understand what works best for each individual.
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Women & Wellness: A Quest for More
Being a successful woman by today’s standards rightly feels like an impossible task, but at Novara, we empower women to be the best version of themselves.
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The Power of Personalized Care: Leon and Carolyn’s Story
Seven years ago, life changed dramatically for Leon and Carolyn. Leon received a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer with a 30-50%
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Breaking the Cycle of Stress and Anxiety
In a world of constant distractions, there’s hope. Try putting a few of these helpful principles into practice and enjoy a happier life.
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A Few Guiding Principles Behind Healthy Habits
At Novara, we’ve seen first hand how pursuing the latest health trends can lead to frustration and burnout. Quick fixes often don’t work in the long run
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Revisiting Proactivity: Why Preventive Care Matters
We see proactive, preventive care operating on three levels that work together to help our patients make incremental changes that culminate into better overall wellness.
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Sleep: A Foundational Aspect of Wellness
It’s no secret that the anxieties of modern life bring recurring restlessness during the wee hours of the morning.
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Goal-Setting and the Art of Accountability
Our patients find success through the power of accountability.
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Technology and Medicine: Embracing Everyday Innovation
Technology, just like healthcare in general, doesn’t have to be complicated.
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Listening Is Just the Beginning: Doctor-Patient Communication Matters
To put it simply, communication is important. And, whether we realize it or not, communication between a patient and doctor is crucial for improving wellness.
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Concierge Medicine: A New Relationship-Driven Approach
The doctor-patient relationship is critical to a patient’s success.
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Member Profile: Meet Woody
As a medical professional himself, Woody knows his health is important.
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Member Profile: Meet Linda
Linda prides herself on being “the healthiest old person” she knows.
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Member Profile: Meet David
Being healthy is simply a part of David’s life. But, this wasn’t always the case.
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