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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Our Mesa clinic offers same-week appointments for preventive services, making it convenient for busy families to prioritize their health.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. Aim for at least 2.5 hours every week of moderate cardio activity.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. Aim for at least 2.5 hours every week of moderate cardio activity.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Her mission — preparing the next generation of diverse physician leaders in pediatric healthcare and mental health and creating partnerships between communities and academic centers — will be critical for eliminating disparities among minority populations. Dr. Kevin M. References 1. Benton TD , Boyd RC , Njoroge WF. 2023 Apr;21(2):166-7.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). So acupuncture, Tai Chi, Yoga, mindfulness and physical therapy, chiropractor. The results showed a modest but significant increase in deprescribing rates among the intervention group.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements. He was an otolaryngologist and epidemiology person too, might have an appointment in geriatrics too. I don’t see myself in that world.” Nick: And we saw hearing loss in a significant number of our kids.

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