March 10, 2010


health families

Health Tip: OSI rule

Eat foods that are high in calcium. Milk, yogurt, cheese, canned salmon with bones, broccoli, canned sardines and fortified foods such as fruit juices, cereals, breads, and soy products are excellent sources of calcium.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General.

Results & Refills

Test Results

X-ray of elbowIn order to determine your specific health care problem, your physician may order a variety of diagnostic tests. Routine tests, such as X-rays, may be performed in our office. However, your physician may order more complex tests, such as an MRI or CAT scan, to diagnose your problem. Area hospitals and free-standing diagnostic centers often perform these tests and bill separately for these services.

Test results are sent to your physician, who usually will discuss this information and a treatment plan with you at a follow-up office visit.

Prescriptions

Requests for prescription refills are taken Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please ask your pharmacy to contact our office to refill your prescriptions. No prescription requests are taken after hours or on weekends.