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Make an informed choice about your doctor

Your choice of health plan and doctor are among the most important decisions you make. This open enrollment season, take time to learn more about your doctor and other Kaiser Permanente physicians.

Choosing from among one of the area’s largest groups of expert primary care physicians and obstetricians/gynecologists means you’ll find a doctor that’s a good fit for you. In the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C., you have almost 1,000 expertly skilled physicians to choose from.

Begin learning more about your choices. You can read about our doctors’ medical training, board certification, and interests. Then, you can select your doctor. On their personal Web pages, doctors even share health tips and connect their patients with other valuable information.

Find more information about our Permanente physicians.

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Get active for good health

Today is the perfect time to add physical activity to your life. Exercise can help you feel good, lower your stress, and reduce your risk for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

Here are some tips to follow as you start your new fitness routine:

1. You don't have to sweat it—try "exercise light." Research shows that getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity activity can make a significant difference in your health. You can get the same benefits by working a little harder for a shorter time.



2. Find the right fit. The key to getting regular exercise is to choose activities that you enjoy and feel comfortable doing.



3. Three's company. Aerobic exercise, strength training, and increasing flexibility are key components of total fitness.



4. Mix it up. Are you already active and looking for a new routine? Do you want to optimize your health and fitness level? Consider cross training to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about starting and keeping up your new exercise goals

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Homemade meals made simpler

Preparing a homemade meal can seem time-consuming and difficult, especially after a busy day. Why not try "almost homemade" meals by starting with one or two prepared ingredients and then adding your own fresh elements?

Here are five ideas to get you started:

• Pizza. A premade whole wheat pizza crust and a jar of pizza sauce can be the start of a healthier version of pizza. Just add plenty of fresh vegetables and a sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella.
• Vegetable soup. Make quick vegetable soup by combining low-sodium canned chicken broth, a bag of frozen vegetables, and some uncooked rice or pasta.
• Asian chicken salad. Combine grilled chicken breast slices with a bag of prewashed lettuce, canned mandarin orange slices, and slivered almonds to make an easy Asian chicken salad. Store-bought ginger-soy vinaigrette can complete the salad.
• Fish tacos. Use frozen fish fillets, such as cod, and bagged shredded cabbage to make easy fish tacos. Place the cooked fish and the cabbage in corn tortillas. Top with salsa, lime juice, and low-fat sour cream.
• Stir fry. Use precut vegetables, precut and trimmed meat, and canned pineapple chunks to make a quick and flavorful dinner. Serve with steamed brown rice.

In no time at all, you’ll have a homemade meal to share with your family. Be inspired by other healthy, simple recipes.

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Take a healthy living class

As a Kaiser Permanente member, you can choose from a variety of healthy living classes at little or no cost. Below is a partial list for the upcoming month in your area.

Learn about additional classes and any class fees.

To register for InStep and nutrition classes, call the appointment line at 703-359-7878 or
1-800-777-7904, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 p.m. For prenatal classes, speak with your obstetrician/gynecologist to register. For all other classes, call the health education automated line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 301-816-6565 or 1-800-444-6696. Please leave a message and someone will call you back within 24 business hours.

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