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Logansport Memorial Welcomes New Primary Care Physician

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial is pleased to welcome Samuel Anderson-Been, MD to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a primary care physician with a passion for providing full-spectrum primary care for his patients. Anderson-Been at the Camden Health Center, call 574.686.2022.

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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Dataset: This model was developed on patients aged 18 or older, and the patient is required to have an office visit appointment within the previous 2 years. of those patients have 1-3 primary care visits per year. of those patients have 1-3 primary care visits per year.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Key Benefits of Regularly Seeing Your Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

The foundation of health is preventive care. Visiting a primary doctor can be an important way to stay healthy. According to Healthcare IT News, only 67% of people aged 25-35 have a primary care physician. These screenings can help your primary care physician identify potential risks to your health.

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Tip 2: Verify Credentials and Experience Ensure that any potential family doctor is board-certified in family medicine. This certification indicates that they have the necessary training and skills to provide comprehensive care. It's important to know whether they offer evening or weekend appointments.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Your primary care physician could have a specialty, such as geriatrics or pediatrics. If you're looking for special services, such as prenatal care or a specialty exam, you should ask if the doctor has any specialties. It's important to know the office hours of your physician before making an appointment.

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What is primary care? Part 1

Noreta Family Medicine

What is primary care? Part 1 How do I choose a primary care physician? Here are some questions to consider along with a few tips for finding a primary care doctor: 1) How easy is it to get in touch with your doctor and their office? Choosing a doctor can be difficult! Read My Latest News!