In a national survey, 89 percent of Americans agreed it’s important to have a relationship with a physician who knows their family medical history and health background. So why is it that, despite this statistic, a significant percentage of Americans do not have a primary care doctor, the first point of contact for your health …
A primary care physician, or primary care doctor, is your first stop when you are sick or in need of healthcare services —including your annual physical, immunizations, prescription refills, cold or flu symptoms, a sore throat, minor injuries, back pain or even suspected broken bones. Your primary care doctor promotes your overall well-being and makes …
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Retail health centers, urgent care facilities and freestanding emergency rooms sprouting around the United States may be equipped to treat minor illness and injury. But patients experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath, which might signal a heart attack, should go straight to an emergency room in a hospital. Here are some reasons why. When …
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Thanks to modern medicine, we have more than 7,000 genetic tests that can potentially identify red flags for certain diseases. Genetic testing is not perfect — it can’t guarantee answers to all our health questions — but it’s a useful tool that can help arm us with information to consider when making health-related decisions. There …
As family medicine physicians, we know going to the doctor can be nerve-wracking. Some may even find it intimidating or confusing — but it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little preparation and open communication, you can leave the visit feeling confident about your health and future. Next time you see your doctor, …
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Why is it that we seem to need healthcare the most when the doctor’s office is closed? Maybe you’ve come down with flu-like symptoms, you’re suffering from a severe headache, your blood pressure is high or you have a sore throat. A trip to an urgent care center or emergency room to address these issues …
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Juggling a busy career with family life and errands can add enough to your plate. Scheduling doctor appointments can seem like a pain, but it is important to have regular check-ups. The quality of your health depends upon it. Michelle Ho, MD, an internal medicine physician on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center …