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March 22, 2022

Creating Healthy Habits for a More Nutritious Lifestyle

Triple-check that nutrition label and break out your gym clothes because National Nutrition Month® is here. Each March, people across the country come together to commit to healthier living. Whether it be substituting a fast-food meal for a fresh, green salad or sneaking in an evening stroll, there are countless healthy habits you can develop to live a more nutritional lifestyle.

Eat slower and chew better

When you come in contact with a tasty dish, eating quickly may just come naturally, but it can have a negative impact on your health. Lowcountry food can be hard to resist, but slowing down during meals can have benefits you might not believe. 

When we eat, there are hormones that communicate things like how much we need to eat and how full we are. These hormones can take an average of 20 minutes before their signals reach our brain. By slowing down and chewing better, our brain has time to receive these signals, giving us a chance to avoid overeating and helping us more easily lose or manage weight.

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal

You can never go wrong with a home-cooked meal. Unlike eating out at a restaurant, cooking meals at home gives you full control over what goes into your body. You will know each and every ingredient added to your dish, which can do wonders for those keeping an eye on sodium intake and more.

Cooking at home is also more cost-effective than fast food or take-out options and can also provide you with leftovers, ensuring another healthy meal to come.

If you are interested in at-home cooking but unsure how ingredients may help your specific diet, you may be interested in learning about Fetter and Lowcountry Street Grocery’s Grocery Rx program, which teaches patients with hypertension, diabetes, and other health conditions how to select, shop and prepare healthy meals.

Never grocery shop without a list

It’s a generally accepted fact of life that things go smoother when you have a plan. The same can be said for grocery shopping. Shopping with a grocery list can help keep your body and wallet at their happiest.

If you’ve ever shopped without a grocery list, you have likely found your cart filled with two things: 1. items you didn’t intend to buy and 2. unhealthy treats. Creating a list before you leave for the store can help you avoid both of these problems. 

Planning meals can help cut back on impulse buys and allow you to stay focused on finding healthier items. 

Tips for healthier shopping:

  • Avoid increased salt intake by choosing products that say “low sodium.” Do so by avoiding processed or prepackaged foods like frozen pizza and some deli meats.
  • Choose whole-grain bread over traditional white bread. Whole grains can help reduce the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They’re also an excellent source of fiber and B vitamins.
  • Avoid foods high in trans fats. A high intake of foods with trans fats can increase the risk of heart disease. Instead, choose healthy fat foods like olive oil, nuts, avocados and more.

Add more protein to your diet

Protein is considered by many to be the most filling of all the macronutrients due to its high ability to affect your hunger hormones. Studies have shown that proteins may be more effective in doing so than high-carb meals for people living with obesity. Because of its filling property, protein can help you feel fueled for longer, which can help curve cravings and limit snacking sessions.

A protein-rich diet can also help maintain muscle mass for the young and help reduce muscle loss, which is a common effect of aging.

Excellent sources of protein include:

  • Eggs
  • Almonds
  • Yogurt
  • Chicken Breast
  • Lean Beef

Tips for forming (and keeping) a healthy habit

Developing a healthy habit can be easy, but maintaining it can be tricky. Try following these tips when forming your healthy nutrition practices to help you stay on track!

  • Identify your bad habits. In order to create change, you need to understand what needs changing. Take a moment to determine what patterns may be unhealthy and develop a plan to improve them.
  • Build a support system. It is easier to get stuck in our patterns. Having friends and family to support you in adopting new habits can help to keep you accountable. Have a loved one tag along for your grocery trips or join you in cooking a healthy meal once or twice a week.
  • Track your progress. Seeing results is a great motivator when trying to change your lifestyle. Keep a log of weight loss that’s stemmed from healthy meals. Create a recipe book of all the dishes you’ve cooked on your new diet. Witnessing the impact of your new way of life can be just what you need to maintain it.

If you’re looking to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle, Fetter Health Care Network is here to help! Contact us today to schedule an appointment at one of our Lowcountry facilities, or visit our website to learn more about our available services.


March 15, 2022

Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services to R.B. Stall High School

Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has expanded its school-based health care services to the students of R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, SC. Fetter, a Lowcountry-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has been partnering with Charleston County School District (CCSD) for four years to provide a range of health care services to students, staff and families through Lowcountry schools. 

Fetter’s partnership with R.B. Stall High School began on March 15, 2022, and focuses on providing a range of health care and dental services to the school’s student population. Fetter’s team is present and serving students on-site at the school on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. With this new addition, Fetter will now have a rotating care schedule at six schools throughout the Lowcountry.

“We are thankful and excited for the opportunity to expand our school-based services to the students at R.B. Stall High School,” said Aretha Powers, DHA, CEO of Fetter. “As a community health center, one of our primary focuses is making quality health care services accessible and affordable for our friends and neighbors in the Lowcountry. We look forward to growing our partnership with R.B. Stall High School and helping these students flourish through access to a wide range of health care services.”

Services offered to R.B. Stall High School students include primary care, dental services, health screenings, immunizations, sports physicals, case management, specialist referrals and behavioral health services. Families interested in learning more or registering their student for Fetter’s health care services can visit FetterHealthCare.org/school for more details.

In addition to R.B. Stall High School, Fetter also provides a range of health care services on a rotating schedule at its other partnering schools: Baptist Hill Middle High School, Deer Park Middle School, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center and Morningside Middle School.

For more information about Fetter, its health care services and its locations throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties, visit FetterHealthCare.org


March 8, 2022

What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?

Your health is a right, not a privilege. Our team is on a mission to heal all those in our community from every walk of life. At Fetter Health Care Network, we’re proud to call ourselves a federally qualified health center (FQHC). 

What is an FQHC?

Also known as community health centers (CHC), FQHCs are any community-based health care providers that receive funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care in underserved areas.

Examples of common FQHCs include community health centers, homeless health care centers and migrant health centers.

Why do FQHCs exist?

These federally funded health care centers were established to provide wellness services to people who might normally have limited access to health care. FQHCs help reduce health inequalities by providing patients with regular, high-quality health services, which helps them maintain wellness, improves their quality of life and allows them to avoid costly hospital bills and procedures.

How do FQHCs work?

To first be established, FQHCs must meet strict requirements outlined by HRSA to receive funding. These care centers are community-focused and, as a result, operate under a board of directors featuring medical professionals and community figures alongside members of the community they serve. 

These health centers are committed to providing patients with comprehensive services (preventative care, dental services, mental health services, etc.) regardless of their ability to pay. FQHCs offer patients affordable care through the use of a board-approved sliding fee scale with discounts based upon family size and income. 

Who do FQHCs serve?

The goal of FQHCs is to promote health and wellness to all within the communities they serve, by providing the same level of compassionate, quality care to each person who enters their doors. The nonstandard billing procedures FQHCs have in place allow them to provide patients with flexible payment options that make receiving these treatments reliable and accessible, regardless of health insurance status or income.

Feel Better With Fetter!

If you are a resident in the Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton or Dorchester Counties in need of affordable, reliable care Fetter Health Care Network is here to help! Contact us today to schedule an appointment at one of our Lowcountry facilities, or visit our website to learn more about our available services.


Fetter Health Care provides a “Good Faith Estimate” for health care upon request to the uninsured and those choosing to not use insurance. To learn more, visit our Billing & Insurance page. 

Fetter Health Care Network is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

 

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© Copyright Fetter Health Care Network | 2024

51 Nassau Street Charleston, SC 29403 Phone 843-722-4112

Fetter Health Care provides a “Good Faith Estimate” for health care upon request to the uninsured and those choosing to not use insurance. To learn more, visit our Billing & Insurance page.

Fetter Health Care Network is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

© Copyright Fetter Health Care Network | 2024

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