Imagine a healthcare professional who is deeply familiar with your medical history, understands your lifestyle, and actively works to prevent potential health issues before they become severe—or even noticeable. This essential role is played by family doctors, the overlooked champions of preventive health. Serving as the first line of defense in health and well-being, they…
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Preventive Care: Vaccinations and Screenings
You have probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This could not be more accurate. One of the best ways to stay healthy is through preventive care, which includes vaccinations and screenings. Here, we will take a closer look at preventive care and its two main components: screening…
Preventive Screenings for Adults: Taking Charge of Your Health
As adults, we’re often swamped with work, family, social life, and day-to-day stuff. It’s easy to forget about our health until something goes wrong. But if we take a proactive approach to our healthcare, it can make a huge difference in our overall health. Screening tests are one of the most important steps in proactive…
When Should You See a Primary Care Physician?
It is no denying that one of the best ways to preserve your health and increase your longevity is to see a primary care physician. A primary care physician (PCP) is a medical doctor who is an expert in addressing all your primary care needs. They are trained to provide treatment for a wide range…
Tips for Your First Primary Care Appointment
So, you’ve finally found a primary care physician (PCP) whom you see yourself and your family having a long-term partnership with, that’s great! Now, your next step is to set up an appointment. Prior to your scheduled primary care appointment, there are a few things to keep in mind to help ensure you walk out…
Primary Care Physician Advice For The Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for enjoying yourself and having fun. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for overindulgence and stress, which can take a toll on your health. Follow these tips to keep your health and well-being in top condition this holiday season. Moderate Alcohol Intake It’s easy to overindulge in alcohol…
What Is an Emergency Medicine Doctor?
A doctor who practices emergency medicine has specialized training and experience in performing medical service to patients suffering traumatic or sudden medical events. An emergency medicine doctor examines patients in emergency settings and determines how to save their lives. Often required to make split-second decisions, emergency medicine physicians never know what to expect during their…
How Your Primary Care Physician Can Help Manage Chronic Diseases
Chronic diseases are medical conditions that last for a long time; sometimes for a few years and sometimes over the course of one’s lifetime. Chronic diseases can range in severity, but their affect is never too far off, as they can limit you from doing the activities you love or ever feeling completely well. Some…