In today’s complex medical environment, wading through all your health care information and options can be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, there is a place you can go for guidance and the resources you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Your primary care physician (PCP) is that touchstone, Read More
Primary Care Physician
Reasons Why You Should Have a Family Doctor
The term “family doctor” has been used for decades. However, did you know that these physicians have special training in caring for patients of all ages, particularly when they belong to one family? Let’s look into the reasons why having a family doctor is so important and where you can find the Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Primary Care Doctor Appointment
Your primary care physician, or PCP, provides the medical home that serves acute and chronic health issues and delivers important preventative care. Whether you visit a PCP for an annual check-up, care for an illness or injury, or to discuss a referral to a specialist, your one-on-one appointment is Read More
Updates on Commonly Treated Conditions in Family Practice
Family medicine doctors provide comprehensive patient care. You can receive preventive and restorative screenings and treatments at a family practice to avoid acute or chronic health problems. They also provide the compassionate counseling you need to keep you, your children, and your senior parents Read More
Understanding What Primary Healthcare Is
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
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
Who Should See a Family Practice Provider?
Many medical doctors are specialists who treat one particular area or system of the body. However, family practice providers are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages, and for every member of the family. Let’s talk about what a family practice 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
