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What is primary care? Part 1

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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? 2) Who do your friends go to?

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How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines

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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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You Know DPC is working when…

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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!). This time, I thought you’d enjoy someone else’s perspective!

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

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Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. The high number of patient visits she had per day left her unable to take care of each patient to the best of her ability. As a primary care doctor who has worked in a free clinic in the past, I very much sympathized with this patient.

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

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These are good reasons to make an appointment with your primary care doctor. Visit your primary care doctor! Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here! Are you not enjoying life as much? Just not feeling like yourself?

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A Goal Fulfilled

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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. Have a good week!

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What is primary care? Part 2

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What is primary care? Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. 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!) Read My Latest News!