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Your Health at Home Spotlight

| Adam Goodrich

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Monday, January 18 — Your Health at Home Spotlight

While populations around the globe practice social distancing, we took the time here at CORA to do some social listening. We hope you enjoy our Health at Home Spotlight bringing you the trending news, tips and great joys – oh, so much – from content around the web!

We’re always looking for ways to bring value to our communities, and scoured the web for helpful hints, tips and entertainment you deserve. Enjoy content curated to help pass the time, keep your children occupied and learn something new (hopefully, but maybe not!) with today’s Health at Home Spotlight!

Our 360° View From Around the Web

Congress takes action to lessen the impact of proposed cuts to Medicare services from 9% to 3.6%, though more work is needed to advance policies that protect specialty care patients and providers.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit successfully blasts satellites into space this past weekend. In the words of  Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart, “A new gateway to space has just sprung open”.

Smartwatches and fitness wearables may be able to play a valuable role in the early detection of COVID-19, according to recent studies by researchers at Mount Sinai.

After defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs, Bills fans donated $290K in 24 hours to Lamar Jackson’s charity, Blessings in a Backpack. A stunning show of sportsmanship for Jackson after suffering a concussion that knocked the Ravens star QB out of the game.

In the past year we’ve explored new hobbies, tried new exercise and routines, taken virtual classes, along the way trying to balance it all. What do experts say is the resolution we all need to nail in 2021?

Mario Aguilar of Stat explores what’s to come after the telehealth boom. Specifically, he takes a deeper dive into hybrid care models and how it is shaping the future of healthcare services.

Continue to track the U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak in Real Time with this Interactive Map, courtesy of Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center.

See and Share CORA Originals from Virtually Anywhere

Great news for those suffering with back pain: TRICARE has launched its Low Back Pain and Physical Therapy pilot program that waives cost-sharing for up to three patient visits. Learn more here.

Last week our team at CORA was fortunate to present Space Coast Early Intervention Center, a school committed to providing well-rounded development opportunities for children with special needs, nearly $10,000 in donations raised from the inaugural CORA Unites 5k Virtual Run/Walk. Job well done!

Calling all Superheroes! Ashley McFadden, Clinic Manager of CORA O’Fallon, MO knows that Even Superheroes Have Bad Days! Join Weekly Story Time this Thursday LIVE at 5pm EST for a quick reading followed by a superhero workout! 

Shop Therapy Essentials today for your 10% discount on this CanDo Exercise Tubing with Cuff Exerciser. It’s the perfect solution for strengthening and conditioning workouts on-the-go!

What’s Trending?

CORA’s COVID-19 Response Team is Prepared and Taking Action!

We have employed a team of experts ready to respond with answers to your questions or concerns at a moment’s notice! Contact our dedicated COVID-19 Response Team at coronavirusinfo@corahealth.com. And continue to check our website for updated information about our commitment to safety – protection, prevention and action you can count on!

Connect with CORA for news, updates, and community conversations created for you and by you. As each day passes, we are finding more ways to deliver meaningful content that meets you where you are, no matter where you are at home, at work or at one of our CORA clinics.

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Want to stay active + occupied while distancing? Is there a topic that sparks your curiosity? Submit your content ideas to connect@corahealth.com.

Clinic visits not an option? Telehealth is our solution. Let’s get you started right this way or by emailing coravision@corahealth.com.

Interested in having a CORA therapist come to you? Our option for therapy in the home is perfect for you.

Questions relating to COVID-19? Our dedicated Response Team of experts has an answer at coronavirusinfo@corahealth.com.

Plus, access available resources & learn more about our COVID-19 response. Your health, safety and well-being is always our No. 1 priority!