February Awareness Month
February is American Heart Month
The month of love is here, so it is important to remember to keep your heart healthy. February is American Heart Month, and we would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the importance of focusing on your heart health and taking steps toward a healthier future.
Did you know that heart disease affects 1 in 3 adults and causes approximately 697,000 deaths annually?
Many issues can lead to heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. But all of these issues are manageable with lifestyle changes and regular care!
Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and take charge of your heart health:
1. Know Your Numbers: Schedule a checkup to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
2. Stay Active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
3. Eat Heart-Healthy Foods: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars.
4. Quit Smoking: If you smoke, quitting can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease.
5. Manage Stress: Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation to lower stress levels.
At MedNOW, we offer a Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program and provide you with a blood pressure monitor if you choose to join. You check your blood pressure daily and send us the results. We review your readings and adjust your blood pressure medication as needed. This program helps improve blood pressure control, reduces complications, and may decrease the need for office visits and their associated costs, saving you time. If you’re interested in participating, let us know!
If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, please call your MedNOW Clinic. You can also schedule an appointment by clicking the link on our website.
If you have any more questions regarding heart health and heart disease, the CDC
provides excellent information. If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, call your MedNOW clinic. Our staff members are always willing to help!
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness and promote healthier lifestyles to prevent and manage diabetes. Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don't know they have it. Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar, and understanding it is essential for health. There are two main types: 1. Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune disease diagnosed in childhood, requiring lifelong insulin. 2. Type 2 Diabetes: Linked to diet and lifestyle, manageable with exercise, diet, and medication (Most Common Form). Prevention and Management Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed with these strategies : • Healthy Eating: Regulates blood sugar. • Exercise: Essential for managing weight and blood sugar. • Regular Check-ups: Vital for monitoring blood sugar and overall health. • Stress Management: Helps control blood sugar. • Quit Smoking: Reduces diabetes risk. By prioritizing your health through diet, exercise, and regular check-ups, you can manage diabetes and reduce risk. Remember, diabetes awareness is a year-round commitment. T o schedule an appointment to manage your diabetes or to check for diabetes, please call your MedNOW Clinic or schedule your appointment online via the link on our website. If you have any more questions regarding the flu shot, the CDC provides excellent information. If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, call your MedNOW clinic. Our staff members are always willing to help! Thank you for taking care of your health!
We’re excited to remind you about the exceptional Med Spa services available at our newest location, Cheyenne Mountain Gynecology and Med Spa in Colorado Springs! Our Med Spa blends health and beauty in one relaxing, professional setting, helping you look and feel your absolute best. We offer a wide range of rejuvenating treatments, including: Anti-Aging Injectables: Experience Jeuveau—the next generation of aesthetic injectables—designed to deliver smooth, natural-looking results that soften fine lines and wrinkles. Laser & Skin Rejuvenation: From hair removal to wrinkle reduction, scar and stretch mark improvement, and tattoo removal, we offer a range of laser and IPL treatments tailored to your needs. Facials & Advanced Skincare: Whether you want deep renewal or a quick refresh, our customized facials—like the CMG Signature Facial or Ultimate Renewal Facial—are tailored to your skin. Sexual Wellness & Pelvic Floor Therapy: Our advanced, non-surgical options like Mona Lisa Touch, Pelvic Floor Therapy, and the OhhMG Shot can enhance sexual comfort and sensation. Give the Gift of Self-Care This holiday season, share the gift of confidence and relaxation with a Med Spa gift certificate—a perfect present for friends, loved ones, or even yourself. Simply stop in at our front desk during office hours to request a gift certificate. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please visit www.CheyenneMountainGynecology.com or call us at (719) 355-7333. Rediscover your glow at Cheyenne Mountain Gynecology and Med Spa, where health, beauty, and wellness come together.
We are excited to announce that beginning November 3, 2025, our Thornton location will begin seeing pediatric patients under the care of Frank Baldwin, PA-C. Frank Baldwin is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in general pediatrics. As the son of an Air Force serviceman, Frank grew up moving often but ultimately attended high school in New England. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and his master’s in physician assistant studies from Salus University. With over 12 years of experience, Frank has developed a deep passion for working with children with developmental and behavioral diagnoses, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). He is dedicated to integrating mental health into primary care and advancing nutrition and obesity prevention initiatives. Outside of medicine, Frank enjoys the outdoors, hiking with his partner, and spending time with his cat, Jojo. A lifelong basketball fan, he has also been a Denver Nuggets season ticket holder for the past decade. Frank’s philosophy of care is simple but powerful: “To collaborate with parents as partners in their children’s health, treating every patient with respect and providing quality, accessible medical care.” We are thrilled to welcome Frank to the MedNOW team and to expand our services to better meet the needs of families in our community. Pediatric appointments with Frank Baldwin, PA-C, will be available starting November 3, 2025. To schedule, please contact our Thornton office at (720)769-6828.