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“All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor.” ~ harry s. truman
hile spring usually signals the start to a busy season, recent events have taught us that not everything goes as planned. But one thing I know is that seasons change, and this is another one that our communities will weather together. In October, we put together the themes for our 2020 Four Corners Healthy Living. We have one that publishes in each season, so it’s important that the topics we cover are “evergreen.” This simply means you can pick it up and enjoy it, regardless of how long it has been on the shelf. It’s our goal to help you learn something new or find inspiration each time you read through articles, recipes and exercise guides. However, this issue seeks to offer you a little more – comfort. It focuses on the positive outcomes of collaboration. We highlight five types of wellness professionals that can enhance healing to help you stay healthy and active. You can find information about how
technology has helped both patients and providers reduce costs for care, and an update on the Southwest Health Alliance from Local First Foundation. We take a moment to acknowledge how the community is collaborating during the spread of COVID-19. This issue also reserves space to acknowledge the physical and mental effects of the virus by providing 10 tips to boost your immune system and a guide to staying connected while in isolation. When we finally emerge from isolation, we will have a better understanding of the importance of community health. I hope we can also understand what it means to be a good neighbor. Namaste,
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