Age brings with it a higher risk of chronic diseases, such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and cancer. The number of people entering their senior years is increasing. It is no secret that seniors are the biggest users of the healthcare system. Without primary care options, as more and more people live longer, many may lose their independence, have increased healthcare costs, and become dissatisfied overall. To live better, longer, with lower healthcare costs, and maintain ... [Read More]
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Primary Care Providers: Ensuring Better Health and Well-Being
Primary care doctors are on the front lines of healthcare, often the first entry point into the healthcare system for most patients. Think about it - whenever you are not feeling well, you don’t immediately make an appointment with a specialist. Partly because you don’t know which doctor to see, but mostly because you likely need a primary care doctor’s care. Primary care doctors serve to be your first point of contact and health care coordinator, managing all your health concerns and ... [Read More]
The Importance of Preventive Care
You’ve probably heard of the expression “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This is very true in matters of health. Preventive care encompasses a range of services provided by primary care doctors, based on the patient’s baseline health status and risks. The goal is to prevent disease and help patients live longer. Vaccines and immunizations, annual physicals and wellness visits, and counseling on weight loss, sleep and making better lifestyle choices are examples of ... [Read More]
What Is a Family Physician?
Do you have a trusted healthcare professional who you can turn to when you or someone else in your family isn’t feeling well, or gets injured? If you do, you probably have a good relationship with this provider, and they probably know a lot about you. If someone asks you who your “doctor” is, this is the name that comes to mind. You may not realize it, but this is exactly the way primary care is supposed to work, and you have a family physician. When an unexpected medical problem arises, ... [Read More]
Most Common Cardiac Conditions
Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout your body, and in order for it to function properly, every part of it needs to work efficiently. Unfortunately, there are a variety of cardiac conditions that can cause a hinderance in how your heart functions. As a result, you may experience a variety of uncomfortable symptoms and put your life at risk. Here are some common cardiac conditions that you should be aware of: Arrhythmia Often referred to as an abnormal heart rhythm, arrhythmia is ... [Read More]
