Elizabeth Allemann
drallemann.bsky.social
Elizabeth Allemann
@drallemann.bsky.social
Gardener, basket weaver, foodie, family physician, home birth mom, breast cancer survivor.
Medicaid does a lot of things. Today I want to share that Medicaid is an important lifeline for people who are moving from active substance use to recovery. There are helpful services and medications that encourage, support, and protect people as they begin recovery.
February 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Five Calls! Y'all! you can call your US Senators and Representatives easy peasy! Issues and scripts are included but of course you can decide what you say. Load the app on your phone if you want or use the website. What are you doing today that gives you hope? Action decreases anxiety.
February 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Winter weather has returned, but it's important to still get outside, to let the sun shine through the clouds and onto our skin/clothing and into our eyes. It's. also important to keep moving. Yak Tracks have been a game changer for me when there is ice on the ground.
February 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Is your New Year's "get healthier" resolve flagging? Maybe some lab tests could help with information and motivation? Ready to consider medication? I am here for you.
February 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Boy, these last eight days feel like a good reminder why democracies generally avoid letting people who attempt a coup come back to power….
January 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde responds to Trump and death threats.
January 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Health officials and experts said this week they are reeling after the new Trump administration on Tuesday abruptly halted external communication at the Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies.
Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications
The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. “Everything is basically in chaos,” said one cancer researcher.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Anyone in the CoMO area want a chive plant?
January 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance.

Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Walk with a Doc wants you to enjoy the great outdoors this winter, but please be careful. Also, if you feel there is someone you love who may benefit from these reminders - please forward this to them.
January 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
7. If all this fails, you are outside lifting wet snow, and chest pain or an anginal equivalent (shoulder, arm, jaw, etc.) hits - Please get inside, chew 4 baby aspirin, and call 9-1-1. What was I thinking?
January 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
6. No alcohol before going outside or while outside. Feels warm I know - it isn't. It causes vasodilatation of our skin's vessels making us feel warm. But then the warmth goes away and we are left outside freezing our rear end off.
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
5. Please respect the wind and snow—they steal your body heat. Wind is very concerning because it removes the layer of heated air surrounding our bodies.
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
4. Please keep your face (and everything else) well covered. Let your scarf or mask warm the air coming into your lungs. Hats are crucial. Studies have shown up to 10% of our body heat is lost through our head (the 50% thing is a medical myth).
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
3. "Doc, I'm dying to get out and shovel. I LIVE for it." Ok, I get it - I like it too. If you need to do this and you've not been taking part in strenuous exercise - talk to your doctor about whether or not you need a stress test.
January 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
2. Want to do it yourself? Consider a snowblower.
Talk about making the neighbors happy. Plus there is much less stress on the ticker. You'll be In and out of that frigid weather in a hurry.
January 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
1. If you have been relatively sedentary, don't do it - don't shovel. There are plenty of kids around who want the cash. . Therefore, safely consider your money an investment in our kids' cognitive performances. Plus you will be the "cool" neighbor.
January 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Precautions about shoveling snow from Dr David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc (How to not have a heart attack):
January 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM