Prevention
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Do I Need a Primary Care Doctor?
We all need medical care at some point, and expert help is essential to staying healthy. A primary care provider or PCP is specialized in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of health conditions. A primary care physician may come from family practice or internal medicine, depending on your needs. ER, Urgent Care, or…
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5 Reasons to See Your Family Doctor – Even When You’re OK
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Your family physician is there for you when you feel sick, but they are also there when you are healthy. Seeing your primary care doctor when you feel fine can be just as important as doing it when you are ill. Here are five reasons to see your family practice doctor even when you feel…
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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Diabetes awareness month is when we join our community to bring attention to diabetes, increase awareness of the impact of diabetes, and provide information about the detection and management of the disease. According to the CDC, over 37 million Americans are living with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition. When you have diabetes, your…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
According to the CDC, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women and men in the U.S. Each year, over 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer and around 142,000 people die from the disease. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the…
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National Mammography Day
As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today we recognize National Mammography Day. A day that serves as a reminder that the best defense against cancer is early detection and we encourage women to schedule their annual mammograms. What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is an important first step in the early detection of…
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What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated every October, it is a time when we work to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and show our support for those affected by it. What is…
