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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health. Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Mental health consultations , including therapy and psychiatry. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Secure TeleVisits through our patient portal for seamless online appointments. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. Medication refills or adjustments.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

We’ll also dive into specific health concerns for men and women, as well as the growing importance of mental health in primary care. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related. Preventive care includes regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice aimed at keeping you in optimal health.

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Pediatric Check-Ups

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

Once your child is thirty months, or two-and-a-half, parents can reduce the frequency of appointments. Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician Your child’s pediatric appointment is a great time to ask the doctor any questions and address any concerns you may have. Which vaccines are needed now? Why Are Pediatric Check-ups Important?

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

Mental Health Disorders Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and suicide disproportionately affect men, often due to societal pressures to suppress emotions or avoid seeking help. Men are also less likely than women to discuss their feelings, making mental health challenges harder to detect.

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Anti-Asian Hate: Russell Jeung, Lingsheng Li, & Jessica Eng

GeriPal

We discuss: What is considered a hate incident, how is it tracked, what do we know about changes over time The wider impact of Anti-Asian hate on older Asians, who are afraid to go out, leading to anxiety, social isolation, loneliness, decreased exercise, missed appointments and medications. I should pay attention to it, too.

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August Back to School Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

Vaccines are one of the best ways to keep your child healthy and safe. Did you know that vaccination rates around the country have fallen sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Our offices are open and ready to safely provide well-care, sick-care, mental health screenings, immunizations, physicals, and more.