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Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA

Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA

Dr. Allen Weiss is Chief Medical Officer for Blue Zones Project. Having practiced rheumatology, internal medicine, and geriatrics for 23 years and been President and CEO for 18 years of a 716-bed, two-hospital integrated system, Dr. Weiss now has a national scope focused on prevention.

Recent posts by Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA

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Southwest Florida Students Learn Valuable Mindfulness Techniques

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Apr 2, 2020 2:12:00 PM

During this unusual and stressful time, recalling positive and comforting experiences is therapeutic. Creating practices that can easily be reproduced at home to build tranquil environments is paramount, given schools closed across the nation with families confined to their homes.
Topics: Bulletin Healthier Outlook at Home
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Practicing the Power 9 for New Remote Colleagues

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 26, 2020 2:06:00 PM

Many of us are now working from home, and it’s not always easy. You may have seen this funny video from an otherwise serious   BBC interview  and relate now more than ever.   
 
Much has rapidly changed in a few short weeks as millions of us now experience “WFM.”  This abbreviation for “Works for Me” or “Works from Home” are both appropriate in today’s new virtual work environment. For some of us, working remotely is not new.
Topics: Bulletin Healthier Connections at Home Healthier Movement at Home Healthier Outlook at Home Healthier Eating at Home
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Adopting the Power 9 While Social Distancing

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 19, 2020 1:56:00 PM

Responding appropriately and positively to stress is healthy, satisfying, and could contribute to better outcomes. Certainly, the world is undergoing intense negative pressures which can be overwhelmingly damaging short-term or harnessed for good long-term.
Topics: Bulletin Healthier Connections at Home Healthier Movement at Home Healthier Outlook at Home Healthier Eating at Home

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