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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Take Charge of Your Health: Why Visit a Center For Primary Care
So you’ve made the decision to become more proactive about your health. If you are not sure of where to start, here’s a good idea: go visit a center for primary care. A primary care center is a clinic or healthcare facility that provides primary care services, such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, health screenings, wellness checks, weight-loss counseling, and chronic disease management. Once you start seeing a primary care provider regularly, you will be on the ... [Read More]
Venous Insufficiency FAQs
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that develops when your leg veins have trouble sending blood from your legs back up to your heart, causing blood to pool in your legs. CVI can cause pain, swelling, cramps, varicose veins, and even leg ulcers. These symptoms tend to get worse when the person stands or sits for long periods of time or when gravity works against the blood in the legs. To learn more about CVI, here are some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions ... [Read More]
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]
