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Healthy Families – National Pharmacists Day with Dr. James Deal, PharmD
What makes Omni Family Health’s pharmacy different from other pharmacies? In honor of National Pharmacist Day, Dr. James Deal of Omni Family Health explains how Omni’s pharmacy program supports safer, more affordable, and more connected care. Learn how pharmacists help prevent medication errors, work directly with providers, offer free prescription delivery, and use the federal…
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Allow yourself grace: Dietitians advise sustainable changes overstrict dieting
BY JOHN COXDec 26, 2025The Bakersfield Californian Call registered dietitian Brittany Garcia a food realist. She wants her patients to eat healthy, but she also understands what it is to be human. Instead of expecting people who drink two sodas per day to give up sugary drinks altogether, she simply asks that they moderate their…
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Want to feel better and stay that way? Schedule annual physicalexams
BY JOHN COXDec 26, 2025The Bakersfield Californian Family nurse practitioner Deanna Padilla sees two kinds of patients: Those willing to take her advice about lifestyle modifications, and those who don’t. Among the latter, at least some are honest about it. “We have some patients who say, ‘I know I’m not going to make modifications. Just…
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Perspectives on mental health: Local therapists offer guidance for focusing on you
By CHRISTINE L. PETERSONDec 26, 2025The Bakersfield Californian For her birthday, Roshonda Cureton took a solo trip to Hawaii.She didn’t take along her husband of 15 years, although she takes trips with him, too. When she travels with someone, she wants to make sure they’re OK. What time do they want to leave for an…
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Healthy Families – Holiday Eating Tips: Balance, Portions & Healthy Swaps
How can I avoid overeating during the holidays and still enjoy my favorite foods? Registered Dietitian Brittany from Omni Family Health shares simple, realistic tips for staying balanced this holiday season — from healthy swaps and portion control to smart snacking and planning ahead on busy days. Learn how to enjoy festive meals without feeling…
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Healthy Families – Winter Wellness Tips for Stress, Hydration & Healthy Habits
How can I stay healthy and manage stress during the winter and holiday season? Omni Family Health’s Associate Medical Director, Deanna Padilla, C-NP shares simple, practical wellness tips for staying balanced during the colder months—from managing holiday stress and staying active to keeping hydrated, eating mindfully, and setting realistic health goals for the new year.…