The word “primary” means principal, foremost, and important. As it applies to healthcare, primary encompasses all those characteristics and more. Your primary care provider (PCP) delivers the preventive and restorative care you need to be healthy. Let’s look into what primary healthcare in Read More
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Different Levels of Healthcare
What does the term “levels of healthcare” mean? If you cannot give a succinct definition, you’re not alone. Yet, as an adult healthcare consumer, you or a loved one likely has received care from all four levels at one time or another. Let’s talk about what primary, secondary, tertiary, and Read More
What Are the Types of Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)?
Most people think of doctors as specialists who treat one particular body area. However, primary care physicians (PCPs) are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages. There are two types of PCPs: family physicians and internists. Let’s talk about Read More
How to Prepare for Your First Visit to Your Family Doctor?
If you're like most people, you probably don't go to the doctor very often. In fact, you may only see your family doctor once a year for a check-up. However, even if you only see your family doctor once a year, it's important to be prepared for that visit. Let’s talk about some tips on how to Read More
What should I expect when I take my child to see a primary care physician for a sports physical?
If your child wants to participate in a sport or recreational activity, you will likely need to see their primary care physician for a sports physical before they are set to participate. Sports physicals, otherwise known as pre-participation physical examinations, are a requirement of many Read More
IBS Awareness Month: Can My Primary Care Physician Diagnose Me With This Condition?
April is dedicated to raising awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or sometimes both. If you suspect you may have IBS, talk to your primary care doctor. Read More
Summer Camp Tips During COVID-19 from a Primary Care Physician
Preparing your child for summer camp during COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) can be challenging and worrisome. After all, you want to protect your child, but you also want them to have a normal, healthy childhood. Let’s talk about a few helpful tips from a primary care physician that can help Read More
What Are Some Common Thyroid Problems and Which Ones Require Surgery?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the center-front of your neck, just above the base of your collarbone. The thyroid gland releases and controls thyroid hormones (two main hormones are thyroxine and triiodothyronine), which play a vital role in regulating body temperature, Read More
National Nutrition Month: Importance of Diagnosing and Treating High Cholesterol
March is National Nutrition Month, and a key component of good nutrition in your body is having healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can be analyzed via a small blood sample. There is “good” cholesterol (HDL, or high-density lipoprotein) and “bad” cholesterol Read More
What to Expect During a Hernia Repair Procedure
A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or body part squeezes or pokes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue. It can occur in different places in the body: in the groin (inguinal hernia); in the inner thigh (femoral hernia); at the umbilicus or belly button (umbilical Read More
