Happy Holiday Season!
The holiday season is upon us once again. It’s a great time to visit friends, family and relax during time off of school or work. Here are a few things to be mindful of during your festivities…
Overuse and misuse of controlled substances
Prescription pain medications have surpassed heroin and cocaine as the leading cause of fatal overdoses per CDC statistics in 2009. 7 million people have admitted to the non-medical use of prescription pain medication.
What is a D.O. Physician?
A Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is a physician who has been trained and practices Osteopathic medicine. In addition to their allopathic counterparts (M.D.), a D.O. must obtain a four year bachelor’s degree before entering a four year medical school.
How do I know if I am receiving the highest quality medical care?
What determines the quality of medical care? Is it the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan or has it become more about customer service?
Sunscreen – Do I really need to use it? What is SPF? Can I get sunburned if I am swimming under water?
Summer is here and with all the fun of pool time and BBQs comes the risk of sun exposure. Sunlight is essential for synthesis of Vitamin D and affects our mood, however, ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damaging effects on the skin including sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging.
The Learning Center
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Why doesn’t my doctor prescribe me an antibiotic for the common cold?
The common cold is a benign, self-limiting illness. It is the most common acute illness seen in the United States. Symptoms can be mild to variable degrees of congestion, nasal drainage, sore throat, sneezing, cough, low-grade fever and fatigue.
Direct Primary Care: Skip The Insurer, Get Better Health Care, & Save Money!
Welcome to my blog. This site is intended to educate patients on the many advantages of direct primary care vs. traditional insurance based health coverage.