Blog - Page 9 of 54 - Healthpointe

31 Jan , 2020

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

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What do motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault incidents all have in common? According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, these are some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury, which is “the leading cause of death and disability in chi...

24 Jan , 2020

Is My Long Hair Causing My Headaches?

Kasondra Perez

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Is My Long Hair Causing My Headaches? According to Instyle, a prominent fashion blog and lifestyle magazine, super long hair is in for the year of 2020. Despite taking a back seat to bobs, shags, and layers in the past decade, 2020 is the year of...

10 Jan , 2020

Three Common Soccer Injuries

Kasondra Perez

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Soccer can be one of the more competitive and aggressive sports out there (we see you rugby), meaning that the injuries that are sometimes seen can be severe. While some may be worse than others, certain ones are also more common than others. Altho...

17 Dec , 2019

Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of it's 2019 Holiday Donation Drive!

Healthpointe Holiday Drive Raises Donations for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Camilla S.

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A Group Effort and Holiday Success! Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of yet another successful holiday donation drive! From November 4th through November 22nd, Healthpointe's 11 locations came together to collect a myriad of non-perish...

3 Dec , 2019

Rain Running for the Adventurous Athlete

Camilla S.

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If you’re a Southern California native, the idea of a rainy season may seem peculiar, or even off-putting, compared to the bright and sunny weather that you are likely accustomed to. While there are certain precautions that should be taken while be...

22 Nov , 2019

Tattoo Health and You: Pro-activity and Risk Prevention

Camilla S.

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Tattoo artistry has existed and has been culturally-relevant for centuries – from hand-carved and colorful Tebori tattoos that have been applied for over two millennia in Japan, to traditional poke–and-stitch tattoos that have been rites of passage...

5 Nov , 2019

New Facility Expansion: Healthpointe’s Colton Medical Office

Camilla S.

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Healthpointe is proud to announce the expansion of our Colton medical facility! To celebrate the new expansion, we visited the new space and spoke with Patricia Garnette, Colton Office Manager, about the opening, and what it means for Healthpointe...

21 Oct , 2019

A man looks at a collection of opioid medication with his hand on his head, upset.

Healthpointe Implements Chronic Pain Programs to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Miranda Eastman

Functional Restoration, Pain Management, Press Release, Psychology

Healthpointe, a premiere multidisciplinary healthcare organization in Southern California, is taking a major lead in fighting the opioid epidemic. Healthpointe has developed two chronic pain programs to help patients suffering from chronic pain dec...

10 Oct , 2019

World Mental Health Day: Let’s Talk About #MentalHealth

Camilla S.

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A Short Introduction to PTSD, Depression, BPAD, and OCD Today is October 10th, which means that it’s also World Mental Health Day! The World Health Organization recognizes the importance of mental health on this day as a way to raise awareness...

27 Sep , 2019

The Flu: Complication Prevention

Camilla S.

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Catching and experiencing the flu can heavily impact even the healthiest of individuals. Unlike having a sniffle or a sore throat, flu symptoms can include “feeling feverish [or having chills], cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or bo...