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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. The Mental Health Landscape in Michigan Michigan, like many states, has a significant burden of mental health issues. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For Children and Adolescents From well-baby visits to adolescent health checks, children need regular developmental assessments, vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, and behavioral health evaluations. Our family-centered approach ensures children receive age-appropriate preventive care.

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How to Find the Right Therapist

Doctor On Demand

Mental health is an essential part of our overall health and wellbeing. The daily stress and anxiety we face in our lives play a major role in our physical health. While others may face more acute mental health concerns, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant depression.

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. were on Medicaid insurance when diagnosed. of patients attended appointments, 19.2% Among new patients, 58.9% were female, 74.4% identified as Black, 79.5% Among New Patients, 44.8%

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions. Also, telehealth can be a barrier to health equity, as it is sometimes limited to affluent populations.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Unlike traditional insurance-based models, DPC eliminates the need for copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. Key features of DPC include: Unlimited access to a primary care physician: Patients can see their doctor as often as needed, without worrying about insurance limitations.