by Dr. Jan Mensink | Oct 23, 2017 | The Practice
In October 2107, Dr. Mensink’s membership-based model of primary care received approval by the State of California for franchising. This means other physicians and investors across the nation will be able to open their own The Practice Clinic. This is great news...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Apr 11, 2016 | Counseling, The Practice
The Practice welcomes Sherry Rose, counselor and founder of Wellspring Personal Development as our new pastoral counselor. Sherry is a licensed minister with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling, and a Doctorate in Theology with...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Feb 28, 2016 | Pharmacy, The Practice
Now Renew Your Prescriptions Safely, Conveniently, and Fast with eScripts at Your Local Bakersfield Pharmacy Now at The Practice, pre-paid membership medical offices in Bakersfield, all of your prescriptions can be renewed by your pharmacist. Simply have your...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Feb 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Frightening. Frustrating. What does a parents do when he or she discovers that this son or usually daughter is “cutting”? Cutting is most commonly found among teenagers and young adults. 15% to 25% of adolescents and young adults have self-injured, usually by cutting....
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Nov 30, 2015 | The Practice
It can be a challenge for a family to find a doctor in Bakersfield who is accepting new patients. Many of the doctor’s offices and medical practices in Bakersfield are not accepting new patients because of the changes in health insurance, increased need, and MediCare...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Sep 14, 2015 | Insurance, Legislation
1. Join a health care sharing ministry, which are voluntary, charitable membership organizations that share medical expenses among the membership. Parnell states that Samaritan Ministries, Christian Healthcare Ministries, and Christian Care Ministry are open to...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Sep 9, 2015 | Counseling
Depression has been called “the worst disease.” This is both because it impacts so many people, and also because there is just nothing particularly good about being depressed. About 15% of all people, of any age, will become depressed at some point during their...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Aug 31, 2015 | Lifestyle, The Practice
Slow Down the Aging Process – Join the “Life Extension” Movement Today. Is it possible to be at your peak performance in every aspect of your life in your 50’s and 60’s? What is now considered “Optimal” health and vitality for a middle-aged man or woman? Until...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Aug 5, 2015 | Lifestyle
Optimize Your Health at The Practice Here at The Practice, the Concierge Medical office of Dr. Jan Mensink, M.D., we emphasize getting all of our members healthy, and then optimizing their health for years to come! Are you looking for a Primary Care doctor near you in...
by Dr. Jan Mensink | Aug 4, 2015 | The Practice
Dr. Jan Mensink, M.D., the senior physician at The Practice in Bakersfield, CA has been appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine effective July, 2015 at Western University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific....