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The Compass Your Monthly Guide to Better Health August 2026 | Access • Convenience • Comprehensive Care Restoring the doctor-patient relationship and putting the focus back on you. A Message From Your Physician August is a month of transition. Children return to school, families settle back into routines, and many of us begin preparing for the busy fall season. It is also one of the best times of year to focus on prevention. Whether it is scheduling annual physicals, updating

The Compass Your Monthly Guide to Better Health July 2026 | Access • Convenience • Comprehensive Care A Message From Your Physician At Compass Direct Care, I believe healthcare should be personal. Medicine is more than diagnosing illness—it's about building relationships, preventing disease, and helping you live your healthiest life. This month we're focusing on staying healthy during the summer while highlighting simple ways to protect yourself and your family. Whether you'

Protein Guide for Patients Taking GLP-1 Medications Compass Direct Care Sean P. Duffy, DO (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Saxenda®) Why Protein Matters GLP-1 medications help reduce appetite and promote weight loss. However, rapid weight loss can result in loss of muscle mass if protein intake is inadequate. Our goal is to lose fat—not muscle. Adequate protein intake helps: ✓ Preserve muscle mass ✓ Improve metabolism ✓ Reduce hunger ✓ Increase satiety ✓ Support heal

A Mediterranean Approach to Long-Term Health Sean P. Duffy, DO | Compass Direct Care Most diets fail because they are too restrictive or too complicated. Instead of focusing on short-term dieting, we recommend a Mediterranean-style eating pattern that emphasizes whole foods and sustainable habits. Research has consistently shown that the Mediterranean diet can help: • Reduce heart disease and stroke risk • Improve blood pressure and cholesterol • Lower inflammation • Improve

With the inclusion of the Primary Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 1 gives you the chance to keep your own money pre-tax. As of January 2026, you can put up to $150 per month into an HSA and spend it on the doctor of your choice with a DPC agreement. You get unlimited access to the best primary care delivered by your personal physician, and you get to dodge the taxes on that income. When you have a DPC physician, your doctor works for you, not your health plan. It is time to pu

The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine provide a great foundation for our pursuit of proactive longevity. How are you doing in your life with these concepts?