Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

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 feel heard and valued. You know DPC is working when ….patients

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 1, 2025

A patient with a history of headaches is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for the abrupt onset of weakness and decreased sensation in their left arm and leg. A code stroke is called. Are these symptoms of an acute stroke or a stroke mimic , such as a hemiplegic migraine ?

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Family Physicians of Greeley

JUNE 16, 2023

Navigating the complexities of insurance and healthcare costs can be overwhelming for patients. In this blog, we will provide you with practical tips to help you navigate insurance and healthcare costs effectively. Stay proactive, ask questions, and empower yourself to navigate the healthcare system with confidence.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. By reading this blog, I hope you will learn why it’s important to not only get rid of those old medicines but how to get rid of them properly. please contact your family physician or primary care doctor.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

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Common Sense Family Doctor

APRIL 12, 2025

In the two years since publication of the latest American Family Physician review article on osteoporosis , new guidelines and research studies have enhanced management of this common condition. Not only is it difficult to clinically predict osteoporosis risk, fragility fractures can occur in patients without osteoporosis.

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OCFM

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The film talks about some of the escape fires of healthcare, including non-opioid pain treatments, nutrition programs, strong doctor-patient relationships, among others. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. The second barrier is that talking to patients about nutrition takes time!

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Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Fast forward to the present day in which I am a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) family physician. I have personally seen the benefits of Direct Primary Care for both patients and doctors, but there is very little published research about DPC. I did this project without a grant, and on my own time. Have a good week!

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 11, 2025

Many patients come in with numbers like 104/68 , 126/86 , or 108/62 , but aren’t sure what those figures mean or if they’re in a healthy range. Let me know si querés adaptar este blog a una categoría específica del sitio (por ejemplo, si se va a publicar en la sección de “Preventive Care”, “Resources”, etc.)

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Noreta Family Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The patient was unable to pick up the medicine due to the cost (about $1800), so I prescribed the other diabetic medicine in the same class. The cost was also above $1000 so the patient left the pharmacy empty handed. My patients have a say in their care.

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Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

MAY 31, 2025

I had the sweetest full-circle moment running into a former nurse Darlene from Family Physicians, the very same one who took care of me back when I was a much younger patient. Now, years later, I’m part of the office she once worked with and I am still a patient. 💙 Do you remember Darlene?

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Noreta Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dr. Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

At East Cary Family Physicians, we believe that knowledge is power. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on early detection, prevention, and the vital role of regular screenings in women’s healthcare. We encourage all our patients to perform monthly self-exams.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2025

This is the single biggest tip I give to my patients. It’s no big surprise that I recommend this since I am a family physician, but there are additional tips, and even medicines that can be prescribed to help you stop smoking, quit drinking, lose weight, etc. If you want to change your diet: Plan ahead. Read My Latest News!

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 20, 2024

Patients value having an accessible primary care doctor—they like to know that they can quickly and easily get on the doctor’s schedule when they need to be seen. Melissa Boylan MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine NoretaFamilyMed.com ← Read Past Articles Here! 2) Who do your friends go to?

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the significance of regular health check-ups and how they contribute to your overall well-being. Building a Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship: Regular health check-ups also play a vital role in establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 21, 2024

I recently organized several CPR classes for Noreta Family Medicine patients as well as their family and friends. Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here! Learn CPR! Have a good week! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

In this blog, we will explore effective strategies for improving mental health and nurturing a positive mindset. Remember, everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s important to be patient and kind to yourself. Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

I've spent the past week as the attending physician on my residency program's adult inpatient service. However, we did not observe a significant association with patient deaths after discharge overall."

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In 1998, a Letter to the Editor in American Family Physician expressed concerns about the relatively new practice of pharmaceutical advertising directly to patients. The ad states that patients may pay as little as $5 per dose, 4 times per year.… Who could blame a patient for believing the drug doesn’t cost much.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

6 This graph shows the association between primary care physician density and life expectancy among US states: 3. Having Your Own Long-Term GP Can Save Your Life Patients who choose a GP rather than a specialist as their primary care provider have a 19% 8 lower mortality and produce 22% 9 -33% 8 lower healthcare spending.

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