South Jersey Family Medicine

11/23/2022

SJFM wishes you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

11/10/2022

Have Medicare questions? Contact Shirly Medina, our independent Medicare Broker at 609-670-6906 or [email protected]. Open enrollment ends on December 7.

03/23/2022

Qualifications include:
• Medical Billing certification/experience required
• Have some medical billing knowledge
• Knowledge about Navinet, EHR, and insurance verification
• Comfortable working with insurance companies, healthcare providers and patients
• Have experience working with medical insurance companies
• Using coded data to produce and submit claims to insurance companies
• Answering patients’ billing questions
• Handling collections on unpaid accounts
• Needs to be flexible, TBD: times as early as 8am
• No medical benefits are included

03/21/2022

Tetanus is an uncommon but very serious disease caused by spores of bacteria found in the environment. Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with their tetanus vaccine so you can enjoy being outdoors safely. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/index.html

03/09/2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned into a real humanitarian crisis with over 2 million people having fled Ukraine already and as many as 5 million could be displaced when all is said and done.

If you are interested in helping the Ukrainian refugees but not sure how, start by taking a look at these highly rated charities that are already engaged in the relief efforts:

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding victims fleeing violence in Ukraine. 

02/17/2022

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! So be sure to say hello to a stranger, tip your waiter a little extra or compliment a friend. Even the smallest gestures help make our world a kinder place.

02/04/2022

Today, on World Cancer Day, we strive for HEALTH EQUITY. Where everyone has an equal opportunity to prevent cancer, find it early, and get proper treatment and follow-up to live life to the fullest.

Learn more:

Close the Care Gap

01/21/2022

Were you recently in the hospital or a rehab facility? Let us know. We can help you develop a plan to feel better and keep you healthy. Please reach out or come in for a visit, and let’s talk through any questions you might have.

01/20/2022

Masking is a critical public health tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. Learn more:

Choosing a Mask or Respirator for Different Situations

01/05/2022

The CDC has updated its guidance on the recommended Covid-19 isolation period, telling people that if they have access to a rapid test, the best approach is to use it toward the end of their five-day isolation period.

Learn more:

Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

01/04/2022

FACT: Hand sanitizers can be used often

An alcohol-based sanitizer does not create antibiotic resistance. Unlike other antiseptics and antibiotics, pathogens (harmful germs) do not seem to develop resistance to alcohol-based sanitizers.

Learn more myth-buster facts at: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

12/17/2021

If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, please don’t hesitate any longer. We are seeing a slow but steady resurgence of the flu in the United States. Worried about getting a flu shot so close to your COVID vaccine or booster? Studies have shown no difference in safety, side effects, or efficacy (antibody response) when both vaccines were given at the same time. Learn more about the similarities and differences between the Flu and COVID-19:

Know the common symptoms of flu and possible complications. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.