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

Plum Health

Your primary care doctor knows your medical history, understands your health goals, and works with you to keep you feeling your best. They can also refer you to specialists when necessary and coordinate your overall care, ensuring you don’t have to navigate the healthcare system alone.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Your choice can impact how easily and quickly you can access care, particularly in non-emergency situations. Building a relationship with your primary care doctor should be a priority. They're designed to provide quick, efficient medical attention for conditions that require timely care but aren't life-threatening.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. As shown in the following graph, primary care services amount for only 8.1%