Your family doctor is there to provide lifelong care for you and your entire family and guide you through many important healthcare decisions. It goes without saying that you need to choose one that you can have a rewarding relationship with—a relationship built on trust, which translates into emotional support, excellent communication, and optimal treatment outcomes. So, how do you find the right family doctor for you? It all starts with searching for the right practice. Below, we’ve ... [Read More]
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Five Reasons Not to Go to Emergency for Your Primary Care Need
While it’s true that countless lives are saved in emergency rooms, going to the ER is not a solution for every medical concern— certainly not for your primary care needs. Unless your condition or injury is life-threatening or requires immediate treatment, an ER visit may only leave you with more problems than solutions. Below are five reasons you want to avoid going to the emergency room for your primary care needs. Reason #1 Emergency Room Visits Are Expensive. On average, a visit to a ... [Read More]
Can a Primary Care Center Help with Long-Term COVID Recovery?
Patients who get COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) tend to either have few to no symptoms, or severe symptoms. The emerging category of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are those who have long-term COVID, or still continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 months after initially contracting the coronavirus – whether or not you ever had severe symptoms. Do you have lingering symptoms after recovering from COVID-19? If so, you could benefit from partnering with a primary care ... [Read More]
Choosing a Primary Care Provider for Men’s Health
Primary care doctors are the first line of defense for patients. They provide general healthcare and preventive services, including everything from common illnesses to chronic diseases and cancer screenings. Therefore, choosing a primary care doctor is key in managing and preventing issues related to men’s health. Primary care providers also act as coordinators by referring patients to medical specialists if necessary. Let’s talk about how finding the right primary care provider for you is ... [Read More]
Primary Care: Can My Doctor Test for Cancer?
Primary care encompasses basic healthcare and disease prevention. While primary care doctors can diagnose and treat virtually all types of health conditions, part of their job is to make sure you have had the necessary preventive health screenings as appropriate for your age, gender, lifestyle, and health history. Most of these screenings are performed to detect early signs of cancer, usually long before you would start exhibiting symptoms. With many severe cancers, obvious symptoms do not ... [Read More]
