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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Flexible Scheduling : Offering convenient appointment times to fit your busy schedule.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. If you’re new to a provider, you might hear terms like establish care visit or new patient visit vs annual physical. What If It’s Your First Appointment?

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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

And so it’s like, if you were against it, well, let me introduce you to our mental health provider while we’re doing your physical, just so you’re aware. Sometimes she makes special treats. Then right after the doctor was already aware and then the doctor was able to provide their part of the appointment.

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

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Eric 00:04 And Alex, we ve got another deprescribing super special with us today. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith.

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Setting Healthy Weight Loss Goals for the New Year: Key Strategies to Try

Dr. Michael Bazel

Exercise : Aim to incorporate regular physical activity into your daily routine. Fitness tracking : Use a fitness app or a wearable device to track your physical activity and monitor your steps, heart rate, and calories burned. Find activities you enjoy, whether it’s walking, dancing, yoga, swimming, or strength training.

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How to Find the Right Therapist

Doctor On Demand

The daily stress and anxiety we face in our lives play a major role in our physical health. The right fit might be a therapist who’s out-of-network, or difficult to get to, or a psychiatrist who’s fully booked, or a counselor who specializes in your concern. All you have to do is make time for that 25 or 50 minute appointment.

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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Other signs of lymphedema include: Feeling tightness or heaviness in the affected area Thickening of the skin Frequent infections It is best to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as you notice one or more symptoms of lymphedema. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.