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What is primary care? Part 1

Noreta Family Medicine

After all, you will be going to this doctor to discuss almost all of your health needs and concerns (at least initially!). You need to be able to trust your doctor and build a relationship with them. Does the doctor’s office offer online scheduling? Can you text message with your doctor? Dispensing of medicines iv.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

You Know DPC is working when… I decided to do something a little different in this blog. I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients have easy access to their family doctor.

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. I ended up opening Noreta Family Medicine in 2020, a Direct Primary Care (DPC).

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How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines

Noreta Family Medicine

How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines How many unused or expired medicines do you have in your house? As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. Why is it important to get rid of old medicines? It’s ok to admit it.

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A Goal Fulfilled

Noreta Family Medicine

A Goal Fulfilled I made several goals during my family medicine residency training program, one of which was to publish a research paper. I was given the opportunity to work with a few family medicine residents, who were interested in doing research on DPC and burnout. Have a good week!

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Tips to Help your New Year’s Resolutions Stick in 2025

Noreta Family Medicine

These are good reasons to make an appointment with your primary care doctor. Visit your primary care doctor! That’s why you should talk to someone who knows your health history well, like your doctor. We are a Direct Primary Care (DPC) office. Are you not enjoying life as much?

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

As you heal, check in with your direct primary care physician. See Your Direct Primary Care Doctor for Orthopedic Pain Management Are you concerned about swelling or recurring pain from a fall or sports injury? Good orthopedic pain management doesn’t always automatically call for imaging or a subspecialist.