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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

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Can 18-year-olds Still See a Pediatrician?

Turning 18 is the magical age when your kids become legal adults. As such they are able to vote, enlist in the military, purchase…

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May 13, 2021

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What Will an Ultrasound of the Gallbladder Show?

Ultrasounds are not just for pregnant women. Ultrasounds are a truly amazing non-invasive method for doctors to view internal areas of your body such…

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April 28, 2021

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What is a Difference Between a Medicare Wellness Exam and a Physical Exam?

If you have had Medicare Part B for 12 months or longer, you are eligible to have free Medicare Wellness visits one time each…

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April 14, 2021

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What is a Well Child Exam?

If your child isn’t sick, why should you schedule a doctor appointment? Actually, there are many reasons why this is recommended by doctors everywhere.

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March 23, 2021

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How Long Does It Take for Cryotherapy to Work on Warts?

Contrary to what you might have heard on the playground as a kid, you cannot get a wart from touching or kissing a frog…

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March 10, 2021

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Are You at Risk for Prediabetes?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 88 million Americans have prediabetes, a higher-than-normal blood sugar level that can easily lead…

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February 23, 2021

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How is ADHD Diagnosed and Treated?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a neurodevelopment condition that can affect children as well as adults. A person who suffers from…

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February 9, 2021