Take a look at Charlotte’s neighborhood streets and sidewalks and you’ll see that wellness is on top of all our minds. We see new faces out our windows running, biking and walking as we all try to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. Staying well and out of the emergency room not only reduces your […]
We are all in need of a dose of good news these days. A photo of a visit from a loved one outside of a nursing home, news of nightly cheers for healthcare workers leaving their 7pm shifts; anything that shows us that we are truly all in this together and we will come out […]
Check out our original post for FREE and paid streaming options and some new news below. Message & Virtual Options from the Charlotte-Area YMCA: “In these evolving times, the Y is still committed to our community. It’s part of our mission to keep a healthy spirit, mind and body at the core of our work […]
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, but often it’s less glowing and more grumbling. As if it weren’t enough to deal with morning sickness and swollen feet, many pregnant women suffer from orthopedic problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, SI joint issues, pelvic pain and more. We spoke to the experts at OrthoCarolina […]
Spring is in full swing now and despite or maybe because of the quarantine, you will want to add these parks and trails to your warm weather, get-outside bucket list. Despite Charlotte’s big-city vibes, a short jaunt to one of the numerous area parks offers locals the opportunity to be one with nature – something that […]
What is Telemedicine? Per OrthoCarolina, where telemedicine is now available, it is pretty much just what it sounds like ~ the remote delivery of healthcare services using live video visits. Using video conferencing and smartphones, medical providers can evaluate, diagnose and develop treatment plans with patients without the need for an in-person visit. While OrthoCarolina […]
This series on Women’s Health is brought to you by Tryon Medical Partners, an independent practice of nearly 90 physicians who joined forces because they share the core belief that the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for better health. As our communities come together to prevent the spread of coronavirus, we have continued to share […]
Have you alphabetized your spice rack and purged every closet in your house? Streamed countless hours on Amazon Prime and virtually redecorated your entire home in your mind? Yes, us too. This is going to go on for a while ladies. Weeks. We will get through our Need To Do lists and be well into […]
The engineering teachers and students at Charlotte Latin School aren’t taking this time as a break from learning & creating, in fact, just the opposite. Inspired by the #MillionMaskChallenge, the Fab Lab Academy at Charlotte Latin School have designed their own face shield that can be 3D printed on site. They consulted physicians from Atrium […]
As you probably know, fitness studios and gyms across Mecklenburg County were ordered to close for 1 month earlier this week to help flatten the curve and decrease the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Since then, instructors have leapt into action to provide improvised streamed and recorded workouts you can do in your home while […]
Maybe you’ve spent the last week figuring out how to set yourself up in a home office, along with your spouse’s new home office, and your kids’ new school stations. Or maybe you’re a wishful thinker, and have just taken over the kitchen counter, dining room table, family room sofa and various beds. First tip […]
Tryon Medical Partners will open remote testing locations to give patients access to flu and COVID-19 testing without leaving their vehicles. Starting Tuesday, March 17, the first location will be in Matthews, located at 630 Matthews Township Parkway, with more to come. Tryon Medical patients who have been prescreened by phone or through Tryon Virtual Connect can see a dedicated […]
