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What To Expect From Chronic, Preventive, And Acute Care
August 30, 2022What are the differences between chronic, preventive, and acute care? What should you expect from each type of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings when visiting your primary care physician? As a patient, it is important to understand the different types of care you may have to go through when visiting your PCP. Here’s … Continue reading “What To Expect From Chronic, Preventive, And Acute Care”
7570 Views Learn moreTop Benefits Of A Primary Care Physician: PCP For Life
August 15, 2022A patient’s initial point of contact is with a primary care physician, who is typically a specialist in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics. According to research, residents in states with more primary care doctors enjoy better health outcomes, such as a decline in cancer, heart disease, and stroke fatalities. This article will cover some … Continue reading “Top Benefits Of A Primary Care Physician: PCP For Life”
2943 Views Learn moreCan A PCP Help With Mental Health Issues Caused By COVID?
July 30, 2022There are very few people on the planet who have experienced zero impact from the COVID pandemic. Even if you managed to never catch COVID, and no one in your family did either, we have all experienced the lockdowns and changes in our daily lives that came as a result. Unfortunately, COVID has affected the … Continue reading “Can A PCP Help With Mental Health Issues Caused By COVID?”
4535 Views Learn moreWhy You Should Urge Your Team To Visit A Primary Care Physician
July 15, 2022As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the health of your team on your premises and in relation to their work. However, that often goes beyond the workplace alone. In fact, to ensure that they get the medical care they need is so important. If you want to keep health care expenses down … Continue reading “Why You Should Urge Your Team To Visit A Primary Care Physician”
1530 Views Learn moreWhy You Should Pick Up The Courage To See Your PCP: PCP For Life
June 30, 2022Your health and the years you have on this planet are both extremely important. This is mainly because we never truly know when our time is up. When a medical matter comes up that worries you, it is wise to see your primary care physician. They will be able to, at the very least, provide … Continue reading “Why You Should Pick Up The Courage To See Your PCP: PCP For Life”
4147 Views Learn moreWhen Should You See Your Primary Care Physician?
June 15, 2022Your primary care physician (PCP) should become a major part of your medical life. Specifically, they should help you safeguard your health and help treat any health issues you may have. However, what exactly is it that they can help you with? Additionally, when should you see them? Here are a few examples of when … Continue reading “When Should You See Your Primary Care Physician?”
1150 Views Learn moreHow To Advocate For Your Health: PCP For Life
May 30, 2022The importance of visiting your primary care physician for a check-up to advocate for your health is well understood. However, many people still avoid seeking all-important medical attention or put off obtaining prescription medication to help them deal with health complaints they have just come to accept. There could be a multitude of reasons for … Continue reading “How To Advocate For Your Health: PCP For Life”
3086 Views Learn moreTaking Charge Of Your Health: What Does It Mean?
May 15, 2022Your health is one of the most important things in your life. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, then you have to commit to do the things that will keep your body healthy. This is both from a medical standpoint, and from a mental one. For a lot of people, this means making … Continue reading “Taking Charge Of Your Health: What Does It Mean?”
3851 Views Learn moreHow Can A Primary Care Physician Provide You With Peace Of Mind?
April 30, 2022When you’re ill, injured, or suffer from a lifelong condition, the effects can span farther further than the associated symptoms. Unfortunately, being ill or injured can cause you to feel untold levels of stress and anxiety, as you will no doubt worry about your health, your family, and even your career if you cannot go … Continue reading “How Can A Primary Care Physician Provide You With Peace Of Mind?”
1670 Views Learn moreWhy A PCP Is Important When You’re In Your 40s: PCP For Life
April 15, 2022There’s an old saying that goes “life begins at 40,” and although there are many people in their twenties and thirties who would scoff at that idea, it’s plenty accurate. As you enter your fifth decade, you’re more than ever at ease with yourself, understand the world around you, and are crucially still more than … Continue reading “Why A PCP Is Important When You’re In Your 40s: PCP For Life”
1539 Views Learn moreThings You Can Do To Complement Visiting A Primary Care Physician
March 30, 2022A primary care physician is always there when you need them. With that, you can do certain things that go along with visiting a primary care physician to ensure your health is at its best level. Specifically, while a PCP can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle, it is ultimately your job to ensure you … Continue reading “Things You Can Do To Complement Visiting A Primary Care Physician”
934 Views Learn moreTop 5 Skills Primary Care Physicians Should Have
March 15, 2022To provide the best possible care for their patients, primary care physicians need to be skilled in various areas. Here are five essential skills that all PCPs should have: 1. Excellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills One of the most important skills for a primary care physician is communicating effectively with their patients. They need to … Continue reading “Top 5 Skills Primary Care Physicians Should Have”
2921 Views Learn more10 Health Check-Ups That Women Should Never Neglect
February 28, 2022Women have a lot of health concerns that they need to keep track of. From pregnancy to menopause, there are many important health issues that women need to be aware of and take care of. However, there are also a few health checks that many women neglect, which can lead to health problems down the … Continue reading “10 Health Check-Ups That Women Should Never Neglect”
3835 Views Learn moreWhy Are Primary Care Physicians Important?
February 15, 2022A primary care physician is a doctor you see for most of your medical needs. They can diagnose, treat, and even prevent many health problems. Primary care physicians in the US are usually called by their state-specific titles in areas that have adopted them: family doctor or general practitioner in most states, an internist in … Continue reading “Why Are Primary Care Physicians Important?”
910 Views Learn moreMedication Adherence and Why It Should Be Compliant For Medicines
January 30, 2022Over the past years, healthcare and medical treatments have evolved at an unprecedented rate. This has helped patients to recover from long-term illnesses, improving the prevention of severe health conditions and increasing life expectancy. However, no matter how a medical treatment might be, its efficacy is linked to the relationship that the healthcare provider is … Continue reading “Medication Adherence and Why It Should Be Compliant For Medicines”
6129 Views Learn moreEverything You Need To Know About The Omicron Variant
January 15, 2022COVID-19 has no doubt had a heavy impact on our lives over the few years. Just about everyone in the world has been touched by this deadly virus, and new strains like the Omicron variant only promise to continue the hold the coronavirus has on society. But what exactly is Omicron and what do you … Continue reading “Everything You Need To Know About The Omicron Variant”
6712 Views Learn moreDo You Need The Flu Shot Even If You Have A COVID-19 Vaccine?
December 30, 2021It’s that time of year again when we all need to make sure we get our flu shot. One question many people have is whether they should still get the flu shot if they already had a COVID-19 vaccine in the past. The answer: YES! What Is The Flu? The flu is a contagious respiratory … Continue reading “Do You Need The Flu Shot Even If You Have A COVID-19 Vaccine?”
8271 Views Learn moreWhat Are The Benefits Of Walking?
December 15, 2021The benefits of an active lifestyle and keeping fit and healthy are well documented. Specifically, it is well known that regular exercise can have numerous positive effects on your mental health as well as your physical health. What is not as commonly known is that you don’t have to go for a long run or … Continue reading “What Are The Benefits Of Walking?”
6283 Views Learn moreWhy Quarterly Visits To A PCP Are Required For Proactive Healthcare
November 30, 2021Everyone knows you should visit a primary care physician when you are experiencing poor health: That is pretty obvious. The frequency, however, with which you should see your primary care physician for proactive healthcare is another question. What are the benefits of visiting your PCP for proactive healthcare every quarter? Many people believe that they … Continue reading “Why Quarterly Visits To A PCP Are Required For Proactive Healthcare”
4292 Views Learn more3 Reasons Why the A1C Test is Important
November 15, 2021You may have heard of the A1C test, but do you know what it is or why so many healthcare practitioners rely on it? Essentially, the A1C test is highly important for anyone that lives with diabetes or is at risk of developing the disease. Moreover, it’s a test that measures blood sugar levels, and … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why the A1C Test is Important”
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