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Summer Farmers Markets
Your Guide to Healthy, Seasonal Eating With summer in full swing, farmers markets are overflowing with fresh produce and local goods. To help you make the most of your trips—and your nutrition—we sat down with our dietician to talk all things seasonal, healthy, and budget-friendly. Q: What are the healthiest fruits and vegetables to shop…
Employee Spotlight: Leah’s 21-Year Journey of Care
At Entira Family Clinics, we believe longevity tells a story of trust, of dedication, and of deep relationships. Leah, our Referral Coordinator at the Hugo clinic, embodies that story better than most. She’s been with Entira for 21 years, starting in 2003 – when she covered her sister’s maternity leave in medical records. She never…
Employee Spotlight: Lou Ann’s 34-Year Journey of Commitment
At Entira Family Clinics, we believe the best care comes from people who genuinely care – and few embody that more than Lou Ann, our dedicated Care Coordinator at the Highland clinic. Lou Ann has been with Entira for an inspiring 34 years, starting in 1991 as a Certified Medical Assistant. Her story is one…
Move Your Body: Small Steps, Big Impact
We know staying active isn’t easy – especially when you’re living with pain, fatigue, or physical limitations. Even the idea of “getting moving” can feel overwhelming. But movement doesn’t have to mean intense workouts or long hours at the gym. Small steps — just 5–10 minutes a few times a day – can make a…
Stay Hydrated and Feel Your Best: Simple Summer Strategies
Hydration is everything when it comes to energy, focus, and stamina — especially in the summer heat! Here’s how to hydrate smarter: 1. Drink Half Your Body Weight in Ounces Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily. 2. Don’t Just Drink Water — Add Electrolytes Water alone isn’t enough. Electrolytes (like…
Rooted In Community
Why Entira Just Felt Like Home Medical Office Coordinator Stacy, Entira Family Clinics – Como After more than two decades in the Como area, I’ve come to know and love this neighborhood deeply. My journey to Entira wasn’t just about finding a new job—it was about finding a place that fit my values, my lifestyle,…
Chronic Care Management
Chronic care management is a physician-led, patient-centered care team encouraging active patient participation with follow-up support to provide the right care at the right time. Our goal is to transform medical care in three directions. The Triple Aim is to: Your Chronic care management team is a group of health care professionals who plan and…
Credit Policy
Entira Family Clinics’ Physicians are dedicated to providing you with high quality healthcare. In order to maintain that commitment we realize that we must collect our billing in a timely manner. This credit policy is designed for that purpose. We are a preferred provider for several insurance companies and will bill your claims directly to…
Fasting Rules
Understanding Your Cholesterol Results
Lipid (Cholesterol) Results A lipid cascade or panel is a complete cholesterol test, measuring the total amount of cholesterol, the HDL cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol and the triglycerides in your blood. The results are written in mg/dl, meaning the number of milligrams of the substance tested found in each deciliter of blood. Cholesterol is a…
Understanding Your Test Results
Glucose (Blood Sugar) This is a measure of the sugar level in your blood. High values are associated with eating before the test, and diabetes. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (A1C) This test measures the amount of glucose chemically attached to your red blood cells. Since blood cells live about 3 months, it tells us your average glucose…
Registered Dietitian
Services for Adults Nutrition experts to help you achieve your goals Jessica Gregoire RDN, LD Registered Dietitian Nutritionist What we eat plays a big role in how we live. Food gives our bodies and minds the energy to think clearly and get things done each day. Our diet impacts everything—from how we feel and sleep…