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Why Are Primary Care Physicians So Important?

According to Merriam-Webster, the word primary can mean: first in order, of great importance or basic/fundamental. With this in mind, primary care physicians are one…

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September 25, 2020

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What’s the Difference Between a General Practitioner and a Family Physician?

If you are looking for a new doctor to care for you and/or your family, you may be confused by the differences between general practitioners…

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September 4, 2020

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Baby’s Soft Spot: When Should Fontanelles Close?

Most people have a soft spot in their hearts for newborn babies. If you’re a new parent, you may not realize that babies also have…

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August 20, 2020

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AAA: Who Should be Screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Your aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body, extending from your heart to your abdomen. If the lower area of the aorta becomes…

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August 10, 2020

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What are School Physicals?

It’s important that children are as healthy as possible when they go to school. A school physical is recommended every year (or every two years)…

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July 23, 2020

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What Age Do You Stop Seeing a Pediatrician?

There is no exact age at which your child should stop seeing a pediatrician, but most doctors agree that the recommended age is between 18…

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July 2, 2020

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What Does an EKG Test For?

If your doctor recommends that you have an EKG (electrocardiogram), you can take heart that your doctor is looking out for your heart health. An…

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June 24, 2020

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How Do Vaccines Work?

As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine to be developed, you may be wondering how vaccines actually work. Vaccines are administered to help your…

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June 8, 2020

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How Do You Get Rid of Skin Lesions?

A skin lesion is an area on the skin that looks different from the surrounding skin. The lesion could have a raised appearance or be…

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May 22, 2020

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What is a Full Physical?

A full physical examination is a way for your doctor to establish a baseline of your overall health and then continue to monitor your health…

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May 8, 2020