Equity Health, Greensboro, NC

Equity Health, Greensboro, NC High quality care, anywhere. A team of providers, nurses, and therapists who deliver exceptional primary care where and when you need.

๐Ÿง  Everyone forgets a name now and then - that's normal. What's worth paying attention to is a pattern: memory loss that ...
09/09/2026

๐Ÿง  Everyone forgets a name now and then - that's normal. What's worth paying attention to is a pattern: memory loss that disrupts daily life, trouble following a familiar recipe or route, confusion about the day or season, or noticeable changes in judgment or mood.

One-off moments aren't a red flag. A pattern is worth bringing up at your next visit - early conversations lead to better options. And that conversation often starts with a cognitive screening. It's not a diagnosis. It's a simple baseline check that helps us track changes over time and catch anything worth addressing while there are more options on the table.

โœจ Quick tip: If you've noticed a pattern, jot down a few specific examples before your appointment. "I got turned around driving to church last week" is more useful to your doctor than a general sense that something's off.

๐Ÿง  Week 2 of Healthy Aging Month is all about brain health. September is also World Alzheimer's Month, so it's a good tim...
09/07/2026

๐Ÿง  Week 2 of Healthy Aging Month is all about brain health.

September is also World Alzheimer's Month, so it's a good time to talk about something that can be hard to acknowledge: memory changes. Some of it comes naturally with age, but that doesn't mean it's all doom and gloom, or something to just accept without asking questions.

This week, we're sharing what's typical, what's worth a conversation with your doctor, and what a cognitive screening looks like.

โœจ Quick tip: One of the best ways to protect brain health is also one of the simplest: learning something new. A class, an instrument, a new recipe, a language app. Novel mental activity builds what's called "cognitive reserve," which helps the brain stay resilient as we age.

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Aging well starts with the basics: staying active.Movement looks different at every age - a daily walk, chair yoga,...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Aging well starts with the basics: staying active.

Movement looks different at every age - a daily walk, chair yoga, or light strength training all count - but consistency is what protects your joints and mobility over time.

Pair that with small daily habits for managing things like blood pressure, blood sugar, or arthritis (taking meds on schedule, tracking symptoms, moving a little each day), and those small choices add up to a big difference down the road.

๐Ÿฉบ The doctor is in ... your inbox!Sign up for health news for you and your family: equityhealthcares.com/email          ...
09/05/2026

๐Ÿฉบ The doctor is in ... your inbox!

Sign up for health news for you and your family: equityhealthcares.com/email

All month we're sharing what aging well actually looks like - because it's less about turning back the clock and more ab...
09/04/2026

All month we're sharing what aging well actually looks like - because it's less about turning back the clock and more about the small, everyday habits that help you feel strong, sharp, and independent at any age.

๐Ÿ˜ฎ Did you know? Only about 1 in 7 adults 65 and older โ€” roughly 14% โ€” meet the federal guidelines for physical activity (150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, plus muscle-strengthening activities twice a week).

๐Ÿ’š The good news: even small amounts of movement below that threshold still lower your risk of chronic disease and improve mobility, so any activity is worth doing.

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.Navigating Medicare or insurance coverage can...
08/28/2026

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.

Navigating Medicare or insurance coverage can feel overwhelming โ€” for patients and the family members helping them. A few things worth knowing: most preventive services, including the annual wellness visit and many screenings, are covered at $0 under Medicare Part B when your provider accepts assignment.

Enrollment timing matters too โ€” missing your initial window can mean higher costs down the road.

This week's tip: bring your coverage questions to your next appointment. Our team can help you understand what's covered, what's not, and how to make the most of your benefits.

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.A few screenings worth knowing: younger adult...
08/26/2026

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.

A few screenings worth knowing: younger adults should stay on top of annual physicals, dental visits, and vision checks. Starting at 45, most adults should begin colorectal cancer screening, like a colonoscopy โ€” earlier if you have a family history, so it's worth knowing yours.*

And for adults 65+, add bone density scans and hearing tests to the list. Not sure what's due? Ask us at your next visit โ€” we're happy to help you build a personalized checklist.

*If Katie Couric can have the procedure on live national tv, you can do it too (without millions of viewers).

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.Regular checkups and screenings can catch con...
08/24/2026

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™ Our final wellness pillar for National Wellness Month: preventive care.

Regular checkups and screenings can catch conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers years before symptoms appear, when they're most treatable. That's true at all ages!

The annual wellness visit is your yearly checkup to run a full health review and set your prevention plan. It covers blood pressure, weight, and BMI; a full review of your medications; a cognitive screening to catch early memory changes; and, for older people, a check of your fall risk and overall safety at home.

Stay tuned this week as we dig into which other screenings matter most, at every age.

๐Ÿฅ— Week 3 of National Wellness Month: nutrition! Fueling up looks different depending on your stage of life: growing kids...
08/19/2026

๐Ÿฅ— Week 3 of National Wellness Month: nutrition!

Fueling up looks different depending on your stage of life: growing kids and busy adults need steady energy through the day, while older adults benefit from protein-rich, easy-to-digest meals that support strength and bone health.

Skip the sugary, high-calorie energy drinks and add a scoop of Greek yogurt, nuts, or beans to your next meal for an easy protein boost.

๐Ÿฅ— Week 3 of National Wellness Month: nutrition! Eating well fuels everything from energy levels to immune health, and it...
08/17/2026

๐Ÿฅ— Week 3 of National Wellness Month: nutrition!

Eating well fuels everything from energy levels to immune health, and it looks a little different at every life stage. This week, we're sharing simple, practical tips the whole family can use.

One easy place to start: build your plate around protein and color first โ€” a source of protein plus a couple of colorful vegetables or fruit โ€” then fill in the rest. It's a simple rule that works at any age.

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3407-D W Wendover Avenue Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
27407

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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