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3 Irongate Center | Glens Falls NY 12801 | Phone: (518) 793-4409 | Fax: (518) 793-5886
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It's Flu season.  Please contact our office for information on receiving the Flu Vaccine here at Irongate.

Irongate Family Practice wants to hear from you!  On our website, WWW.IRONGATEFAMILYPRACTICE.COM, you will find a link to our patient satisfaction survey.  Please take a few minutes to complete...your opinion matters to us!

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP FOR AND USE OUR PATIENT PORTAL.  YOU CAN REQUEST APPOINTMENTS, RECEIVE LAB AND TEST RESULTS, SUBMIT REFILL REQUESTS, AND BEST OF ALL, COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH YOUR PROVIDER!  YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR THE PORTAL WITH THE RECEPTIONIST, OVER THE PHONE, OR  THROUGH THE LINK ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THIS NEWSLETTER.  FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE PORTAL, CALL 518-793-4409 EXTENSION 324.

IRONGATE FAMILY PRACTICE IS PLEASED TO OFFER NUTRITIONAL AND DIABETIC EDUCATION CLASSES. THEY ARE AVAILABLE ONSITE, IN THE EVENING FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER AT 518-793-4409, OR THROUGH OUR PORTAL, FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP. 

We are also pleased to offer COPD Education Classes
 
This informative class on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can help patients better understand their lung disease.  A Registered Respiratory Therapist will lead the discussion, offering valuable information and skills needed to live an active and healthy lifestyle.  All patients diagnosed with COPD and their loved ones are welcome to attend.  


 
                                                 WE'RE PROUD...........

IRONGATE FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES HAS ACHIEVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION from the NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE (NCQA) 

NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting
on the quality of managed care plans, managed behavioral healthcare organizations,
preferred provider organizations, new health plans, physician organizations, credentials
verification organizations, disease management programs and other health-related
programs.Please clink the link above to learn more about NCQA and it's programs.

 Irongate Family Practice has achieved Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home recognition.  This is the highest level, and recognizes that Irongate Family Practice Associates has tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care at the right time. 

Irongate Family Practice Associates have demonstrated the ability to meet the program's key elements embodying characteristics of the medical home.

Health News
Language Barriers May Mean Repeat Visits to the Hospital


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 Language barriers between doctors and patients may translate into return visits to the hospital for certain heart or lung conditions, a new study suggests.

Conducted at two urban hospitals in Ca... Read the full article

Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 Rising rates of obesity and diabetes could be pushing up rates of pancreatic cancer across the globe, a new report suggests.

Global rates of colon cancer are also on the rise, although fewer cas... Read the full article

FDA May Put Strong Warning on Breast Implants


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 Before receiving breast implants, women should be told of the possible risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says in a draft proposal.

The agency suggests a boxed warning and a checklist ... Read the full article

Flavors Draw Young People to Lifetime Habit of Vaping, Study Shows


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 Tasty flavors entice young people to try e-cigarettes, getting them hooked on what can become a lifetime habit, a new study shows.

"Children and youth prefer sweet flavors. We know that flavors ... Read the full article

Interest in CBD Products Keeps Soaring, but Health Experts Wary


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 CBD oil, CBD cookies, even CBD-infused massages: CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be everywhere nowadays, and a new study confirms it's one the hottest health trends for Americans.

The research found ... Read the full article

Don't Be Fooled By Foods That Sound Healthy But Aren't


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 You probably already realize that adding zucchini or carrots to a cake won't magically make it low calorie or healthy. But you might not realize that there are many foods that sound healthy but really are... Read the full article

The Exercise Effect and Prediabetes


WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 If you've been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes.

... Read the full article

Could Screens' Blue Light Make You Old Before Your Time?


TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 Daily exposure to blue light from sources such as smartphones, computers and household fixtures could speed your aging, even if it doesn't reach your eyes, research in animals suggests.

Blue wavel... Read the full article

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Laboratory and Radiology
For your convenience, we operate a full-service CLIA laboratory and diagnostic radiology facility, including ultrasound, mammography, and DEXA scan capabilities. Our radiology tests are interpreted by specialists in Radiology and Cardiology.

Prescriptions
If you are feeling ill and believe you require new medication, please do not request a prescription to be phoned in for you.  We cannot treat you accurately without a medical exam.  In particular, since antibiotic resistance has become a large problem, you should be evaluated by a provider in order to determine if one is needed.  Many infectious illnesses are caused by viruses and your body can usually heal without medication.

Electronic Prescriptions
As part of our commitment to accurate and timely medical care, we use eRx; an electronic prescribing system adopted by most pharmacies, and now a national requirement.  With eRx, your practitioner is able to send your prescriptions electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.  This technology reduces the chance of medication errors and interactions with other treatments.  The real benefit is convenience for you.


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