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Fantastic to see Kinwell Wellness Coach Heidi Beer sharing her great advice on building healthy habits with the New Day Northwest audience!

Improving access to primary care is one of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. Giving people the ability to easily connect with a primary care provider they know and trust is fundamental to improving their health and wellbeing.? ? That’s why I was so thrilled to be part of a lively and informative conversation about how we can grow, scale, and improve access to primary care at the recent?State of Reform?conference in Spokane. ? It’s always enlightening to speak about this topic with leaders from different parts of the healthcare ecosystem, who are all key to addressing this challenge. And it is particularly rewarding to share the work that?KinwellHealth ?and?Premera Blue Cross?are doing to bring advanced, accessible primary care to Washington, and how our model results in better experiences, better outcomes, and better value for the people we serve.

There’s no healthcare relationship more important than the one you have with your primary care provider. We know that when primary care appointments are hard to get, people don’t get the care they need. We know that patients’ health suffers as a result, with minor issues turning into serious conditions due to a lack of care. We know this is an unacceptable state of affairs, and we are working to solve it in Washington. Writing in the Tri-City Herald, Kinwell Medical Group President Dr. Mack Hinson, MD, MSc details the challenges that a shortage of primary care physicians poses, especially in rural areas, and what healthcare providers and organizations are doing to address this issue. https://bit.ly/3BYbMqb

Looking to learn about what's happening in healthcare? There's no better place than a State of Reform conference! We'll hope to see many of you next Thursday, October 17 for State of Reform's 2024 Inland Northwest Conference. Premera's own David Condon will be moderating a panel on Washington's behavioral health landscape, while KinwellHealth chief medical officer Dr. Mia Wise will be part of a conversation on expanding access to primary care. It's sure to be an educational and enlightening day at the Spokane Convention Center, and you can still register to join here! https://bit.ly/3U8oKIf

Great to see members of the Kinwell team out for the Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk this weekend! It was a beautiful day to get some steps in while supporting awareness of heart health issues and raising money for research around cardiovascular health, and we're so proud to have Kinwell represented at this fantastic event.

Kinwell is thrilled to welcome Dr. Richard Beukema to our East Wenatchee clinic. Dr. Beukema received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency at the University of Utah. He has been practicing in the Wenatchee area since 2015. "My goal is to provide high-quality comprehensive preventative care and disease management to all of my patients.” Dr. Beukema treats patients of all ages and is accepting new patients right now. To schedule an appointment with him or one of our other excellent clinicians, visit us at Kinwellhealth.com or call us at 833-411-5469.

Behavioral health is just as important as physical health, and neglecting one can impact the other. That’s why Kinwell offers in-person and virtual access to both primary care and behavioral health clinicians. Learn more about Kinwell’s whole-person approach to healthcare and how it can help your team manage every aspect of their care today! https://bit.ly/3UKJsgI #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #mentalhealthmatters

A heart-healthy diet is the best way to prevent or reverse heart disease, including high blood pressure. Take a look at some of the recipes we recommend for a happy heart. Show your heart some love, not just in February but all year long. Schedule an appointment with a Kinwell clinician to discuss any heart health concerns you may have. Designed just for Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise members, see what more personal primary care is all about. Kinwellhealth.com 833-411-5469

Welcome to spring when days are longer, the weather not quite so wet, and the great outdoors burst with life. April is National Move More Month, a great time to consider your fitness. Whether you putter in the garden, walk around the block, or hike over mountains, a more active routine will build strength and stamina after less-active winter months. If you are looking to make impactful and positive changes to your health, call 833-411-5469 or visit Kinwellhealth.com to schedule your appointment.?Designed just for Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise members, come see what more personal primary care is all about.

We read for pleasure and for education, but we should also read for our health. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, social connection, stress management, avoidance of risky substances—have inspired this month’s reading list.There is no shortage of books detailing how healthy-habits can impact our long-term well-being. Your Kinwell clinician can help identify which areas of your routine would benefit from education and adjustment. The titles below empower the reader to take an active role in preventing and managing chronic conditions. Many are available at libraries and as audio-books. If you are looking to make impactful and positive changes to your health, call 833-411-5469 or visit Kinwellhealth.com to schedule your appointment. Designed just for Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise members, come see what more personal primary care is all about.