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Standards and Policies PALM Health is enforcing the following standards, policies, and protocols to ensure the safety of our members and employees. Standards and Policies Face Masks: One of the standards for St. Louis businesses is that all employees must wear a face mask. PALM Health will require all employees to wear a face mask when on-site unless they are working alone. PALM will also require all patrons to wear a face mask when on-site unless it is contraindicated to wear a mask based on the particular service they are having, such as a face-down ma...

Frozen Veggie Crock-Pot Soup Recipe Dr. Varsha Rathod shares her “no excuse” recipe for Frozen Veggie Crock-Pot Soup that she mentions in the live webinar, Eating Well During COVID-19. Prepare this simple recipe when you have minimal time to shop and cook. INGREDIENTS 2 packets of frozen vegetables (I picked Organic Foursome from Trader Joe’s) 1 packet of frozen leeks (Trader Joe’s did not have it, so I bought trimmed fresh leeks and coarsely chopped it. You may also use frozen onions.) 2 boxes of vegetable broth 2 cans of great northern or cannellini be...

Services and Policies in the Coming Weeks Dear Members, There is much anticipation in our community about the easing of restrictions for the stay at home order, and we have begun making plans for PALM’s future. It is important to me that you feel well informed about how we plan to continue serving our members while keeping our community safe. First, I want to express how much we miss having you all at PALM! Our entire team is eager to see you on a more regular basis. We have deeply appreciated hearing the positive feedback from those who are experiencing...

Protein Balls Recipe from Katheryn Scauzzo Dietitian Katheryn Scauzzo shares a recipe for Protein Balls that she mentions in the live webinar, Eating Well During COVID-19. Prepare these ahead of time for a quick and healthy bite to grab when you’re having a low-energy spot. INGREDIENTS 1 cup dates (take out the pits) 1 1/2 cups almonds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 scoop PALM Vanilla Protein Powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients in a food processor, and blend on low until the almonds have been broken down. Spoon o...

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Update PALM Health is currently offering SARS-CoV-2 virus antibody testing to the St. Louis community. Our current test evaluates for antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which may tell us whether you have been exposed to, or previously infected with, the virus. This test is 97% sensitive, which means that if 100 people who had been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 were tested, this test would be positive in 97 of them. This test is 99% specific, which means that if we tested 100 people who had no...

Immunity Soup Recipe from Dr. Basima Williams Astragalus root is a natural dietary supplement that has been used to boost the body’s immune system. Dr. Basima Williams, integrative and functional medicine physician, recommends the following recipe for Immunity Soup to support your health. INGREDIENTS 7 pieces astragalus root (I purchase mine from Amazon) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger mashed into a paste 3 cloves garlic mashed with the ginger 2 tablespoons basil 2 tablespoons oregano 1 teaspoon pepper flakes 2 bay leaves 1 medium purple onion, diced 1.5 cups...