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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings.

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The Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Symptoms: Fever and chills Cough with phlegm Difficulty breathing Chest pain when breathing or coughing Fatigue Prevention & Management: Get vaccinated for pneumonia and the flu to reduce risk. Avoid close contact with infected individuals. Contact Dr. Bazel for an appointment today!

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. Why Preventive Health Maintenance Matters The importance of public health and individual wellness cannot be overstated. What Is Preventive Care? The goal is to avoid disease, not just treat it.

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

I think sometimes we don’t necessarily realize the importance in the role that each of us individually as physicians can have with patients both within the exam room but also globally. When you put in that referral, how do we make sure that that patient walks out with the specialty appointment versus phone tag.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. Pediatric care: From newborns to teenagers, this clinic provides well-child visits, vaccinations, and more. Does the clinic offer same-day appointments?

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Because chronic diseases are largely managed in primary care and are therefore the GPs’ daily business: Patients with multimorbidity account for 78% of GP appointments (based on 100,000 UK patients). Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever. million Canadian patients).

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

Here are a few examples of preventive care that our doctors can provide to benefit us: Vaccinations : Vaccinations are one of the most effective forms of preventive care. The HPV vaccine is still relatively new and has not yet eliminated this virus, but it is leading to a drastic decrease in certain types of cancer.