Posts by Jeff Carpenter

Reading Time: 2 minutes Why does my nail hurt? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 2 min read When the skin around one of your nails gets a tear, crack or cut, harmful bacteria (usually staph) can get in and cause a nail infection, also called paronychia. Common symptoms include redness and…

Reading Time: 4 minutes How’s your gut health? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 4 min read Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? There’s a reason why the phrase trust your gut exists. From the butterflies you feel in your stomach when your crush says hello to the nausea…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Healthy hydration habits Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read Did you know that the human body is composed of roughly 60% water? It’s true! And, from breathing to bowel movements, nearly every bodily process depends on being well hydrated to properly function. But sometimes it…

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is tinea versicolor? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read You know that appearance isn’t everything. But you want how you feel on the inside – healthy and vibrant – to match how you look on the outside. That’s why a skin condition like tinea…

Reading Time: 3 minutes What causes laryngitis? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read Most of us rely heavily on talking to communicate with others. But what happens when you open your mouth to speak and are met with raspy consonants, whispery vowels or (even worse) silence. How are you…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Battling acne attacks? Fight back with online care Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read According to the American Academy of Dermatology, every year some 50 million Americans suffer from acne — a common yet super annoying skin condition. While acne tends to flare and be…

Reading Time: 3 minutes 6 small changes that yield big benefits Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 3 min read For many of us, the start of a new year signals resolutions centered around health. And people often get hung up, thinking they need to make big changes to achieve their health…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Overcome winter woes by staying active Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 4 min read For many people, winter is challenging (those flesh-freezing warnings are no joke!). And we totally get it – winter’s cold temperatures and reduced daylight can make you want to stay inside, hunker down…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nurse practitioners play an integral role in healthcare and at Virtuwell Time saver 2 min read Getting the care and treatment you need – when you need it – in a traditional healthcare setting is becoming more difficult and costly. But healthcare doesn’t have to be so complicated. At Virtuwell, our goal is to make…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Can you get a fever with a cold? Reviewed by Theresa H. Care Delivery Manager & Family Nurse Practitioner Time saver 2 min read When cold season strikes – and it always does – symptoms like sneezing, congestion, watery eyes, a runny nose and scratchy throat set in. But if your cold symptoms include a higher temperature,…