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What are the Qualifications of a Family Physician?

Becoming a family physician is no small feat! Doctors complete a great deal of education in order to gain the knowledge and experience to…

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October 12, 2021

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How Do You Test for Blood Vessel Problems?

It’s important that blood flows freely and uninterrupted through your veins and arteries. If your doctor suspects that there may be problems with your…

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September 24, 2021

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How Does a Mammogram Work?

Mammograms are a proactive way to check for changes in breast tissue that may signify breast cancer. Mammograms are breast x-rays that are taken…

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September 7, 2021

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What are Vascular Conditions?

Vascular conditions occur when there are abnormalities in your veins and arteries that make it difficult or impossible for blood to circulate throughout your…

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August 18, 2021

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What Happens at a Fall Sports Physical?

Soccer! Lacrosse! Golf! Tennis! Football! Volleyball! It’s not just the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo that has people excited about sports – it’s also…

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August 5, 2021

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Stay Cool When the Heat is On: Avoid Heat Stroke

We all know that too much sun exposure can lead to painful sunburn, and sunburns increase the risk of skin damage, cancer and prematurely…

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July 28, 2021

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What’s the Difference Between EKG and ECG?

The short answer to the question, “What’s the difference between EKG and ECG?” is: nothing! An EKG (electrocardiogram) is the same as an…

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July 8, 2021

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What Should I Expect at my Annual Physical?

It’s better to be proactive rather than reactive. If you are good about scheduling annual physicals, kudos! If it’s been a while since you…

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June 25, 2021

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What are the Abbreviations on a Complete Blood Count?

CBC…WBC…RBC…Hb…MCH… OMG – what do these acronyms mean? If your answer is IDK (I don’t know), read on! When you receive the…

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June 11, 2021

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What Do You Have to Do for a Sports Physical?

Sports physicals are often required for children to participate in organized sports. This is to validate that your younger child or teenager is healthy…

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May 24, 2021