The December 2023 newsletter highlights our holiday schedule, new staff members, a reminder to get your flu vaccine and more!
Holiday office hours
We wish you a healthy and happy holiday season. Our office will be closed on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, January 1and Tuesday, January 2 (New Year’s Day).
Remember your flu & COVID vaccines
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is Dec. 4-8. It’s a time to remember the importance of getting flu and COVID shots. Vaccination significantly reduces the likelihood of severe illness.
Welcome Kimmy Nguyen, PA-C
Our newest team member is Physician Assistant Kimmy Nguyen. She brings years of medical experience, an interest in dermatology and a focus on the overall patient experience. She is a dual graduate from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston, where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies.
Question of the Month: What’s your favorite? Candy canes, gingerbread, chocolates or sugar cookies?
Here’s how our staff responded:
- Dr. Novikov: gingerbread cookies
- Emily: gingerbread cookies
- Joy: sugar cookies
- Henry: sugar cookies
- Connie: sugar cookies
- Ellen: chocolates
- Liz: chocolates
Other news
Watch our videos online
Dr. Novikov has started a series of short videos to share his expert knowledge on wound care and surgical dermatology. The Derm Dialogues are regularly posted to our Instagram or Facebook pages. Follow us so you don’t miss one!
Healthy eating for the holidays
Maintaining a mindful diet during the holiday season is crucial for supporting optimal wound healing While festive gatherings often tempt us with indulgent treats, a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein provides the building blocks necessary for tissue repair and immune function. Read more.
Practice continues strong nursing home partnerships
Our practice continues to provide bedside wound care and dermatology services through our growing partnerships with area nursing home facilities.
Our team of providers offer weekly wound care rounds with the facility staff. There are many benefits of these services to both the facility staff and residents.
Tiffany Hobbs, LP, DCP is the Assistant Director of Nursing Services at Beaumont at Westborough. She said “Patients receive services without it impacting their day. Services at bedside eliminate patients going in and out of the building for wound care clinic appointments. It’s a lot of time added to the resident’s day.”
The consistency of the weekly visits is helpful for positive outcomes. The educational piece received during wound care rounds is an added bonus.
“It’s key to helping with wound management and knowing the best treatment plan,” Tiffany said.
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