Primary Care
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The Impact of Diabetes
Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time to educate everyone on the impact of diabetes.
![Lisa Furmanski](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_447/public/2023-09/Furmanski_0.png?itok=XRZGKl6h)
Working with Solo Seniors
A vulnerable elder, also known as a solo senior, may not have family or community support. Here are a few things to keep in mind when caring for older adults.
![Patient with CGM](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_447/public/2023-08/patient%20with%20cgm.jpg?itok=W5wGKwrK)
Addressing the Complexities of Diabetes
Thanks to a 2022 grant, a diabetes clinic in Primary Care has provided chronic disease management and education for hundreds of patients.
![Margot Stephens and patient](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_447/public/2023-07/Stephens%20and%20Patient_1.jpg?itok=HYWUZBDu)
Using myDH To Send Messages to APD Primary Care
“I’m not feeling well. Should I use myDH to contact Primary Care?”
![Karry Smardon, APD recovery coach and social worker, and patient Dawn Khan](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_447/public/2023-07/Dawn%20Khan%20jpg.jpg?itok=IZrgCEUd)
Patient Story: Treating Substance Use Disorder in Primary Care
APD’s Multi-Specialty Clinic offers imbedded medication-assisted treatment (MAT) within primary care. A patient shares her story.
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Make Music with the Upper Valley Music Center
Music benefits our health, which is why APD proudly supports the Upper Valley’s only community music school.
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Meeting Patient Needs outside the Doctor’s Office
APD patients with food insecurity are offered food bags, a hot meal at Alice’s Café, Listen vouchers for clothing, and more.
![Oriana McNally](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_447/public/2023-05/oriana%20mcnally.jpg?itok=YFTl9GZv)
Patient Story: Swing Bed Care for a Traumatic Injury
Oriana McNally suffered a traumatic injury but found healing at APD.
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The Befriending Benefit
Connectedness (the awareness that people care about them, their well-being, and success) has long-lasting benefits for kids of all ages.