Santa’s Stop for Holiday-Ready Health!
Santa receives a warm welcome from Leah, Front Office Medical Associate
We all know Santa as the jolly gift-giver who tirelessly travels the globe on Christmas Eve, delivering joy to kids and families everywhere, but have you ever wondered how he stays in tip-top shape to handle the busiest night of the year? This December, we were thrilled to welcome Santa himself to Healing Hands Health for a pre-Christmas check-up!
Just like anyone else, Santa understands the importance of caring for his health—after all, managing a sleigh, reindeer, and a workshop full of busy elves requires him to be at his absolute best. Let’s take a look at how Santa made the most of the healthcare services we offer:
Dental Care for a Santa-Ready Smile
Santa’s legendary love for cookies and milk means his teeth get plenty of action! During his visit, our dental team made sure his pearly whites were in top shape. After a thorough cleaning and a cavity check, Santa left with a sparkling smile perfect for all those family photos by the tree.
Santa’s sparkling smile was due to the expert care of our full-time dental hygienist, Michelle! We’re grateful to the Virginia Health Care Foundation for supporting our dental hygiene efforts.
Thank you to Delta Dental of Virginia for helping us bring smiles to life—for Santa, and so many in our community. This support allowed us to hire a full-time dentist, Dr. Dillon Cutshaw, who made sure Santa’s grin was as bright as his holiday spirit!
Medical Check-Up for a Jolly and Healthy Season
Santa may be magical, but he still needs to look after his overall health. A comprehensive physical ensured that his blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall fitness levels were right where they needed to be. We even gave him tips on maintaining energy during his global trek!
Courtney Colobro, PMHNP and Director of Behavioral Health
Mental Health Services for Managing Holiday Stress
Even Santa isn’t immune to stress, especially when preparing to make billions of deliveries in just one night. Our mental health professionals worked with Santa to ensure he feels balanced and ready to tackle the season. With mindfulness techniques and a little self-care advice, Santa is now more relaxed than ever.
Funding through the Tennessee Department of Health’s Health Resiliency Program -Practice Transformation Grant allowed us to hire Courtney Colobro, PMHNP, as our Director of Behavioral Health. Thanks to this support, we’re spreading holiday cheer and mental wellness to those who need it most!
Vision Care to Guide the Sleigh Tonight
Those sleigh bells wouldn’t ring without Santa’s keen eyesight. A vision check confirmed he’s ready to navigate rooftops, chimneys, and reindeer traffic with ease. Plus, he picked up some stylish reading glasses for checking his list twice.
At Healing Hands Health Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, compassionate care—including Santa! Whether you need dental, medical, mental health, or vision services, we’re here to help you and your family stay healthy during the holidays and beyond.
Wishing you health, happiness, and a very Merry Christmas,
The Healing Hands Health Team
Photos by Richard Mink Photography