Food As Medicine – ACLM
Click For Resource Link –> Lifestyle ACLM booklet- Food-As-Medicine-Jumpstart
Click For Resource Link –> Lifestyle ACLM booklet- Food-As-Medicine-Jumpstart
Eat lots of plants!
Supplements that have some evidence of possible benefit:
Healthy Hygiene
Positive outlook & decreased stress
Get outdoors
Water Therapy Treatments
Water drinking
Please join us for Bible studies at our office on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm-through March. Our topic is the Gospel of Luke- and the ministry of Jesus. Come enjoy company, God’s word, and light refreshments. All are invited– No prior knowledge or religious background required.
Feel free to bring a friend. Bible’s will be supplied. Just come through the entrance and we will meet in our conference room. We look forward to learning with you!
Contact Erik Lloyd with any further questions PH: 559.584.5770
Please join us for Bible studies at our office on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm-beginning on October 17. Our topic is the Gospel of Luke- and the ministry of Jesus. Come enjoy company, God’s word, and light refreshments. All are invited– No prior knowledge or religious background required.
Feel free to bring a friend. Bible’s will be supplied. Just come through the entrance and we will meet in our conference room. We look forward to learning with you!
Contact Erik Lloyd with any further questions PH: 559.584.5770
We are excited to introduce Amanda Parrett, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to our team! Since starting with us Amanda’s expertise, professionalism, and service to patients has already made a positive impact on our practice and patients.
For more visit our website: https://michaellloydmd.com/our-team/
We are excited to introduce Joy Hiersche, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to our team! Since starting with us in October, her professionalism, passion to serve, and experience has already made a positive impact on our practice and patients.
For more visit our website: https://michaellloydmd.com/our-team/
We are pleased to introduce our new Billing Manager Cindy Cerda as an addition to our team!
Cindy has managed Medical Practice Billing for over 9 years, most recently with a private Orthopaedics office. Her experience and knowledge as well as her approach to customer service adds a lot for our practice and patients.
We thank Golden Med Billing for their service these past few years and wish them success.
With Billing now on location, access for financial questions and billing support will be readily available. Please help us in welcoming Cindy.
For more visit our website: https://michaellloydmd.com/our-team/
On March 6, 2016 the new Family Birth Center at Adventist Medical Center opened for Obstetrical Services.
All deliveries, including patients from our practice will now occur at the
FAMILY BIRTH CENTER -Adventist Health
115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA 93230
For more info about the New Facility: Link to AH Birth Center Website
Below is a video by ABC announcing the new birth center.
Features of the new facility include:
Previous articles discussed eight benefits (Why?) exercise during pregnancy is important, the risks and recommended types (what? exercises), and now we discuss “The How”. How you exercise is just as important as what exercises you do.
1. Warm-up & Cool Down.
When creating your exercise plan, build in time to warm up with stretching and cool down afterwards. Remember, your body is going through many changes.
In the previous blog post we discussed reasons to exercise during pregnancy and its benefits. But What exercises should I do? Today we will discuss the Do’s & Don’ts, risks and things to avoid, and recommended activities during pregnancy.
Each individual is different and needs a customized plan & Evaluation first from your physician!
Continue reading What Exercises Should I Do During Pregnancy?
8 Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy
There re many benefits that can be gained by safe exercise during pregnancy, both for Mother and Baby. It is important to understand basic safety principles and discus your plan wit your doctor, however don’t let common myths or fears lead you to avoid exercise. Below are 8 reasons why you should stay active during your pregnancy, and some basic principles to follow.
1. It can decrease your chance of having Gestational Diabetes & Macrosomia (A Large baby).
2. It can decrease your chance of having Preeclampsia.
3. It can increase your energy, help you feel better, decrease stress, sleep better, and decrease depression.
4. It may decrease 3rd trimester symptoms such as back pain & pain in labor.
Having a cold can be miserable….even worse if you are pregnant! So what can you do to help? Generally speaking, it is preferable to avoid taking medications during pregnancy, especially during the first 13 weeks. Alas, general other measures can be taken that actually help the symptoms even more than actual medications. However, when necessary, some of the following medications have not been shown to be harmful, and may be used sparingly.
It is very easy to forget our blessings.
Taking quick moments to REMEMBER the many blessings we have (life, health, relationships, God, freedom, and on and on…) is an excellent habit to create that can not only help clear your mind from anxiety and discontent, but also push us towards those things that are truly important in life.
8 Core Principles for Health
The most successful way to stay healthy is through preventive care and a healthy lifestyle. Medical care, routine physical exams, vaccinations, and screening tests are very helpful, but cannot replace a healthy lifestyle.
The following are core principles that are often overlooked both in the medical community and personally.
Core principles for health:
Take a moment to think about how to maximize your health today in one of these areas. Future blogs will focus on practical ways to implement these principles in our daily lives.
Practice News – Melody Joins the Team!
Our practice is proud to announce that Melody Dias, MA has joined Michael K Lloyd, M.D. and staff. Melody brings a wealth of experience in medical assisting as well as billing and front office administration. Past experience includes 12 years with Dr. Engeberg’s practice and Hanford Family Practice. Her kind and caring attitude have already been noted by patients and we welcome her to the team.
The Hanford Family Medicine Residency core faculty for 2014 include Romy Castillo, Madelaine M. Castillo, Talena Johnson Kerr, Victor Jacquie De Castro, Jay Kerr, Randy Beddoe, Mariellen Giangrande-Reiber, Michael Lloyd, Villalvazo Humberto and Blanca Ponce.
Dr. Michael Lloyd has been involved with the Family Medicine Faculty including Obstetrics Training and appreciates the work of both the Residents & Faculty.
Dr. Engeberg to Retire – Refers Practice to Dr. Lloyd
After providing exceptional care to many in the Hanford area for many years, Dr. Dan Engeberg, M.D. has decided to retire. He has chosen to recommend Dr. Lloyd as his preferred physician for his patients after May 22, 2014.
We are honored by his recommendation and welcome Dr. Engeberg’s patients to our practice!
Dr. Dan Engebergs Legacy of Care – Hanford, CA
READ THE OPEN LETTER BELOW:
Continue reading Dr. Dan Engeberg to Retire – Refers Practice to Dr. Lloyd
Practice News – Missy Joins the Team!
Our practice is proud to announce that Missy Brooks, AA, MA has joined Michael K Lloyd, M.D. and staff. Missy brings experience in medical assisting as well as office administration and management. Her commitment to customer service has already been noted by patients and we welcome her to the team.
Hanford Family Medicine Residency Program – Dr. Lloyd Joins the Faculty Team – January 4, 2014
Dr. Michael Lloyd recently joined the Faculty at the Hanford Family Medicine Residency Program and Loma Linda University Faculty. Dr. Lloyd will be teaching and supervising Residents at the Family Medicine Clinic.
“It’s exciting to work with Physician Residents, to challenge and be challenged, and provide optimal learning opportunities. I was privileged to work with and be mentored by highly respected and compassionate Family Medicine and Obstetrics Specialists and I hope to give back through excellence of training and personal commitment to these resident physicians. It’s also a privilege to work with a great team of Physician Faculty and gain from their experience and knowledge.” (Dr. Lloyd)
Continue reading Hanford Family Medicine Residency Program – Dr. Lloyd Joins the Faculty Team
Family Birth Center Hanford – Groundbreaking Ceremony – October 11, 2013
Family Birth Center Hanford – Groundbreaking Ceremony Video October 10, 2013
To read more about the Family Birth Center Hanford Groundbreaking Ceremony – see article at HanfordObstetrics.com
1 Year Anniversary Giveaway – October 1, 2013
We want to thank the Hanford community & our patients for a successful first year in business:
The Giveaway is open October 1 – October 15 Deadline
Sharing the Giveaway will result in More Entries (more chances to win)
*A patient of Dr. Michael Lloyd will receive at least 1 gift card
The flu season is upon us and our practice has received a shipment of Influenza (flu) Vaccines. We have the current years Influenza Vaccines available for current or new patients at our practice (460 Greenfield Ave. Suite #3, Hanford, CA 93230).
Continue reading Flu Shots Available – come in & get your influenza vaccine
Legacy of Lifestyle: Community Lunch & Lecture 10-4-13 Presented by Dr. Michael Lloyd
Legacy-of-lifestyle-FINAL– Click the previous link for Lecture Download (For those that weren’t able to attend and those requesting the powerpoint)
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Dr. Michael Lloyd will be presenting “Legacy of Lifestyle” a lecture that presents the impact and benefits our personal health choices have on our childrens’ health both genetically (nature) and by behavior influence (nurture). The Community Lunch & Lecture will be hosted in the Conference Center by Adventist Medical Center on Friday October 4, 2013 from Noon – 1:30 p.m.