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Hello Alpha is a telemedicine company that provides instant access to doctors who can diagnose and treat over 100 medical conditions online, including mental health, primary care, skin & hair, and urgent care.
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Navigating the shadows: mental health in the fall and winter
Navigating the shadows: mental health in the fall and winter
As autumn gives way to winter, it’s time to transition to warmer clothing and holiday preparations. For some, however, this time of year…
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Nov 15, 2023
A Guide to Zepbound™, Approved by the FDA for Weight Loss
A Guide to Zepbound™, Approved by the FDA for Weight Loss
If you are struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, new prescription weight loss medications, like Zepbound™ that was…
Hello Alpha Team
Nov 8, 2023
Weight loss and sleep apnea: the power of whole-person primary care
Weight loss and sleep apnea: the power of whole-person primary care
The world of healthcare is beginning to recognize the importance of treating individuals as whole people rather than just a collection of…
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Oct 6, 2023
The high cost of GLP-1 weight loss medications: a broken system
The high cost of GLP-1 weight loss medications: a broken system
The prevalence of obesity continues to rise, but one class of drugs–GLP-1 receptor agonists–is getting attention for its potential as an…
Hello Alpha Team
Oct 4, 2023
Title: 3 Takeaways from MBGH: The Obesity Conundrum
Title: 3 Takeaways from MBGH: The Obesity Conundrum
This educational and insightful event included speakers from larger employers, healthcare experts, and our very own Chief Medical Officer…
Hello Alpha Team
Sep 28, 2023
Staying Healthy and Safe During Summertime: Your Guide to a Fantastic Season
Staying Healthy and Safe During Summertime: Your Guide to a Fantastic Season
School’s out and the weather is warm: summer is here! Whether your plans are to travel or to staycation, a surprise health problem can put…
Hello Alpha Team
Aug 7, 2023
What Happens If You Stop Taking GLP-1s?
What Happens If You Stop Taking GLP-1s?
For patients who stop taking prescription weight loss GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro due to drug shortages, issues with…
Hello Alpha Team
Jul 26, 2023
Self-Care: Embrace and Energize
Self-Care: Embrace and Energize
Self-care may have become a buzzword and a popular trend in recent years, but that doesn’t lessen its importance. In a world that…
Hello Alpha Team
Jul 7, 2023
Weight bias and stigma in healthcare: breaking down barriers for better care
Weight bias and stigma in healthcare: breaking down barriers for better care
Weight stigma is an unfortunately pervasive issue in healthcare and it can significantly impact the well-being and overall health of…
Hello Alpha Team
Jul 5, 2023
The power of virtual preventive care in a post-COVID world
The power of virtual preventive care in a post-COVID world
Preventive care is key to maintaining health, avoiding serious diseases before they happen, and identifying potential health issues early…
Hello Alpha Team
Jun 28, 2023
Introducing the Alpha Health Check-in
Introducing the Alpha Health Check-in
Many of us wait until we feel sick, or have symptoms that interfere with our lives, before going to the doctor. And when we do go, it’s…
Hello Alpha Team
Jun 13, 2023
Thirty years of inclusion: what it means for the future of women’s health
Thirty years of inclusion: what it means for the future of women’s health
On June 10th, 1993, Congress passed a law requiring the National Institutes of Health to include women and minorities in clinical research…
Hello Alpha Team
Jun 7, 2023
Supporting the Healthcare Needs of Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Supporting the Healthcare Needs of Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Members of the sandwich generation simultaneously care for children and aging parents, which creates unique needs for their own individual…
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Jun 1, 2023
Health equity is for everyone
Health equity is for everyone
(Note: we’d like to remind our readers that the lives and safety of women and LGBTQ+ individuals are at stake in a way that cisgender…
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May 31, 2023
Reducing Healthcare Spend with Women’s Health
Reducing Healthcare Spend with Women’s Health
How digital primary care with a focus on women’s health can save costs for entire organizations
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May 24, 2023
Gender bias in healthcare
Gender bias in healthcare
Gender bias exists everywhere — and unfortunately, it’s rather common in healthcare. It refers to the unfair treatment or representation…
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May 9, 2023
Five Reasons Why Asynchronous Telemedicine is Better for Women
Five Reasons Why Asynchronous Telemedicine is Better for Women
First, what is asynchronous telemedicine? Unlike an in-person doctor’s visit or a video conference with a healthcare provider, getting care…
Hello Alpha Team
May 8, 2023
Help Hello Alpha help you
Help Hello Alpha help you
Five ways to get the most out of your Hello Alpha membership
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May 2, 2023
Get your Zs: The Importance of Sleep Health
Get your Zs: The Importance of Sleep Health
We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and yet the importance of sleep for overall health and wellbeing is often overlooked.
Hello Alpha Team
Apr 24, 2023
Supplement Savvy: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Supplement Savvy: What Every Woman Needs to Know
While dietary supplements can have some health benefits, they can also pose potential risks to your health.
Hello Alpha Team
Apr 10, 2023
Our prescription philosophy
Our prescription philosophy
Hello Alpha’s commitment to evidence-based treatment
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Apr 6, 2023
Caring for Caregivers in the Workplace
Caring for Caregivers in the Workplace
Caregiver support doesn’t always spring immediately to mind when employers consider how they can assist their employees, but the COVID-19…
Hello Alpha Team
Mar 30, 2023
Hello Alpha Reddit AMA on Weight Loss Medication
Hello Alpha Reddit AMA on Weight Loss Medication
We Invited Reddit to an Ask Me Anything About Weight Loss Medication — Here’s What Happened
Hello Alpha Team
Mar 23, 2023
Know your numbers: Understanding cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and other health…
Know your numbers: Understanding cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and other health…
One of the best ways to evaluate your health is knowing your numbers. Understanding key health indicators like cholesterol, triglycerides…
Hello Alpha Team
Mar 20, 2023
Endometriosis vs. PCOS: How they’re different
Endometriosis vs. PCOS: How they’re different
Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are two common conditions that affect the reproductive system. The two are often mixed…
Hello Alpha Team
Mar 20, 2023
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