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Debunking anti-vaccine myths

By admin, on June 13th, 2013

We have this great new link about debunking vaccine myths its a wonderful video. You can also find it under our Health Ed tab under the vaccine section. Check it out!

http://academicearth.org/electives/too-many-too-soon/

 

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Atkinson Family Scholarship

By admin, on May 21st, 2013

Currently we have many applicants for the health professions scholarship but not ONE from a patient of our practice.   Please email or mail your application this week!

Atkinson Family Practice Scholarship (For a current   patient of the practice)

  

Must be current patient of the practice and   enrolled for the coming year in any college program full time.  Submit   one or two paragraphs explaining what your plans are for the coming year and   how a scholarship would be helpful.  Based on need and can reapply   annually through the office. Deadline is April 1st.

Send to: Katherine Atkinson, PC; Family   Practice; 17   Research Dr. Amherst, MA   01002; attn: scholarship

 

1 @ $250

renewable
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Community Clinician of the Year Award

By admin, on May 17th, 2013

Dr. Kate receiving her clinician of the year award. Getting recognized for something we already knew!

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Meet Rebecca Ametrano, M.S. Psychology Intern

By admin, on May 16th, 2013

AmetranoRebecca is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology Program at UMass Amherst.  She earned her B.A. in Psychology with honors from the University of Michigan in 2007
Subsequently, Rebecca worked for two years as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Massachusetts General Hospital Bipolar Clinic and Research Program where she managed psychiatric treatment studies and was active in mental health outreach programs. Her graduate research focuses on the process and outcome of psychotherapy.

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Somatics Movement Class

By admin, on April 29th, 2013

Somatics Movement Class

Saturday, May 4th, 2013
2 – 4 pm

This class will introduce Somatics basics, and will include some of the foundational exercises for addressing pain, injury, and inflexibility in the back and core — along with key exercises for obtaining the benefits of Somatics throughout your entire body.

What is Somatics?

Somatics is powerful movement retraining for everyone.
Through the use of slow, easy movements,
Somatics teaches your nervous system
to release chronically contracted muscles,
giving you freedom from pain, greater flexibility,
and an increase in overall good health.

Cost ~ $15.00 ~ Special introductory price
Pre-registration required
Location ~  Atkinson Family Practice
17 Research Drive, Amherst
Upstairs in the 2nd floor conference room.

Please contact Patience Bousel, Clinical Somatic Educator,
at 413-218-7815, or pmbousel@comcast.net.

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Email error from our office.

By admin, on April 26th, 2013

You may have received an email from our office yesterday stating “you made an appointment with our office”. This is an error and you should disregard that email. Our office was trying to enable a feature of the patient portal that not knowing used historical data which has caused the error.

We are sorry for the inconvenience  this may have caused you.

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Todays Events

By admin, on April 12th, 2013

FIRST FLOOR

*Scavenger Hunt (lobby) pick up copies of our building scavenger hunt!*

*Pain and Pleasure’ (main reception area) Erik Muten and Kristen Chamberlin will demonstrate ways of assessing both pain and pleasure*

*‘How’s Your Balance?’ (Doctor’s office) Deb Ellis Physical Therapist will demonstrate how your balance affects your health*

*Mini Acupuncture Sessions (Exam Room 5) with Jana Lussier (by appointment)*

*Claim your Prize (Exam Room 10) to pick up door prizes and scavenger hunt prizes or just come in and do some crafts with us!*

*Be a Doctor For the Day (Exam Room 1) learn how to check blood pressures, check pulses, reflexes, and more – for all ages!*

*Herbal Sampling (front porch) with Brittany Nickerson - come learn about Western Herbs, how to brew teas and try out some teas and tinctures*

SECOND FLOOR

*Varicose Veins and Poor Circulation with Cardiologist James Arcoleo who will demonstrate how these problems can be treated without surgery*

*Nutrition Knowledge (lobby) with Michele LaRock who has interactive programs (and healthy snacks!) to learn about nutrition and weight loss*

*Trager Bodywork Sessions, 4-515pm (Room 214) where Patience Bousel will offer mini-sessions and answer questions about The Trager Approach*

*How’s your stress level? (Room 235) Nora Schwartz-Martin will be giving out stress dots and answering questions about what is psychiatry*

*Clincial Somatics, 630-7pm (Conference Rm) group session with Patience Bousel -learn about ways to improve posture, and free your body from restriction and pain*

*Somatic Experience, 5 & 7pm (Conference Rm) with Kristin Chamberlin, 20 minsessions on how to bring your brain and body together to heal past trauma or pain*

*Yoga Sessions, 345pm, 445pm & 645pm (Somatic Suite) Corinne Andrews will demonstrate how energized you can feel after mini yoga sessions*

*Assess Yourself (Room 213) Chaia Wolf & Peter Wood provide assessments and tools for healthy living*

*Baystate Testing Suite—tours and Q&A on laboratory testing*

OUTDOORS

*Outdoor games and events, snacks and crafts (weather permitting)*

*All activities will suspend from 530-630pm during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony*

*The lower level is not being toured today, sorry!*

Thank you for joining us!

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Closing early for Grand Opening!

By admin, on April 12th, 2013

Reminder we will only be providing patient care until noon today as the office will be “closed”(in fact open) for our grand opening celebration for the new building from 330-730 today with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30. Drop by for food and festivities or even a sip of champagne!

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Atkinson Building at its finest

By admin, on April 8th, 2013

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Scholarship

By admin, on April 1st, 2013

Atkinson Family Practice Scholarship (for girl interested in health professions)

 For a senior girl – must be enrolled for the coming academic year in a four-year college with an interest in pursing a healthcare profession.   Submit one or two short paragraphs explaining why you are interested in health care professionally. Not based on need. Chosen by Atkinson Family Practice staff with student name blocked out.  Do not mention if you are a patient of the practice. Renewable if student remains full-time and in good standing in their college.

Send to: Katherine Atkinson, PC; Family Practice; 17 Research Dr. Amherst, MA01002; attn: scholarship

 $250

Atkinson Family Practice Scholarship (For a current patient of the practice)

 Must be current patient of the practice and enrolled for the coming year in any college program full time.  Submit one or two paragraphs explaining what your plans are for the coming year and how a scholarship would be helpful.  Based on needand can reapply annually through the office.

Send to: Katherine Atkinson, PC; Family Practice; 17 Research Dr. Amherst, MA01002; attn: scholarship
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