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Staying calm through the pandemic



As we face this stressful time in our community and around the world, it is crucial that we take care of our mental wellbeing as much as possible. If we can manage our own anxiety and stress, then we will be able to better support ourselves and our children, spouses, and family members.


First, take a moment every day to STOP and BREATHE. Put your phone down, turn off the television, and stop what you are doing so you can take three deep breaths to calm your body and system. Once you are calm, then you can decide how to respond to whatever it is you are dealing with in the moment. We do have a choice on how we want to respond because feelings come and go, but they are better managed when we can calm our system.


Second, find a “mantra” that works for you and say it often. I often say to myself “I’m calm and confident” or “I can handle this.” Humans are resilient beings, so even though we are feeling on edge and we fear the worst, we CAN handle this and we WILL get through this.


Lastly, Dr. Laura Markham stated “The biggest danger of pandemics is that our survival instinct begins to threaten our compassion. The contagion of fear contracts our hearts. So consciously opening our hearts is an antidote to fear. Every choice, at core, is between love or fear. Choose love.”


In summary, breathe, calm your thoughts and system, take appropriate measures to protect yourself and those around you, and be considerate during this scary time. Most of all extend grace and connect with your loved ones, because we are in this together and need each other to get through this.

- Dr. Jennifer Blacksmith


 
 
 

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Northeast Family Health

1506 Crown Drive       

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-4493

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues/Wed/Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Northeast Pediatrics 

402 W. Jefferson Suite A

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-2229

After Hours: 1-833-745-2217

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

OB/GYN Specialty Group 

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Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 665-3555

After Hours: 660-785-1750

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Edina Family Health

104 E. Jackson

Edina, MO  63537

Phone: (660) 397-3517

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Northeast Dental 

402 W. Jefferson Suite C

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 665-2741

After Hours: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: 7:45 a.m.-11:45 p.m. & 12:45 p.m.-4:45

Macon Family Health & Macon Dental

209 N. Missouri

Macon, MO  63552

Phone:  (660) 395-5045

After Hours: Medical: 1-844-820-9111

After Hours Dental: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Memphis Community Health Center

118 Grand Ave.

Memphis, MO  63555

Phone:  (660) 465-7522

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Kahoka Dental 

22291 US Highway 136

Kahoka, MO  63445

Phone: (660) 727-1500

After Hours: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: M, T, W, F 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Northeast Family Health - Milan 

52334 S. Business Highway 5

Milan, MO  63556

Phone: (660) 265-1042

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Northeast Behavioral Health 

1410 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 627-3621

After Hours: 1-800-356-5395

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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1506 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone: (660) 627-4493,  Ext. 412

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Kirksville Veterans Clinic

506 Rosewood Drive

Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 627-8387

After Hours: 1-800-349-8262

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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1416 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone: (660) 627-5757, Ext. 6

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-5757 

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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