November brings plans to make, people to see, and a reminder to make room for your own health along the way. This month’s The Good Years offers practical guidance to help you prepare for the holidays, stay on top of everyday care, and connect with services at Healthy Connections Community Health Network.
Tom and Joan start us off with a familiar challenge: enjoying Thanksgiving when everyone at the table does not agree. You will also find Medicare open enrollment help, answers to medication questions, dental and flu reminders, a conversation about behavioral health, and news about podiatry care in Mena.

Different Views. Same Thanksgiving Table.
Tom and Joan share practical ways to manage family disagreements and keep holiday gatherings focused on being together.

Medicare Open Enrollment: Take One Step at a Time
Review your doctors, prescriptions, pharmacies, and care needs as you compare Medicare coverage options.

Medication Questions? Ask Your Pharmacist
Get answers about medication directions, refills, side effects, and other concerns before the holidays interrupt your routine.

Nothing Hurts? Your Dental Checkup Still Matters
Learn why preventive dental visits matter even when your teeth and gums feel fine.

Make Time for Your Flu Shot
With holiday gatherings approaching, learn about flu vaccination and available flu shots at Healthy Connections.

Connected: Meet Jessica Hood
Get to know Jessica Hood, APRN, PMHNP, and learn about behavioral health care in this Connected podcast conversation.

Podiatry Returns to Healthy Connections Mena
Dr. Maazullah Khan begins seeing patients in Mena November 11 while continuing to provide podiatry care in Hot Springs.
Make Room for Your Health This November
Before the holiday calendar fills up, choose one thing to follow through on: ask about a prescription, schedule an appointment, review your coverage, or talk with someone about how you have been feeling. You do not have to tackle everything at once.
Healthy Connections Community Health Network is here to help you connect with medical, dental, and behavioral health care across Western and Central Arkansas.
For information or appointments: Call 888-710-8220 or visit https://healthy-connections.org.
For Evolve Behavioral Health Services: Call 800-409-6250 or visit https://www.evolvebhs.com.
Thank you for spending part of your month with The Good Years. We wish you a November filled with good company, meaningful moments, and time for yourself.
Healthy Connections Community Health Network
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