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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Our board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners develop individualized prevention plans that address your specific health needs and concerns. In Arizona’s climate, skin cancer screenings are particularly important given our high sun exposure.

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

It can be extremely stressful trying to deal with all of the emotions and physical symptoms that you will experience postpartum while also trying to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat. Unfortunately you have to learn this new skill while also sleep deprived and recovering from delivery and possibly major surgery!

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

This concern is especially serious for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or who have a history of heart disease. Interested in connecting with a board-certified healthcare provider in minutes through Doctor On Demand? If the pain feels tight, crushing, or extends to the jaw, arm, or back, it could be a heart attack.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

If you have a compromised immune system and worsening symptoms Infections can become life-threatening much faster if you have a condition that weakens your immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, or diabetes, or if you are on immunosuppressive medications (e.g., due to chemotherapy, diabetes, or autoimmune disease)?

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Right Relationships in the Real World

Doctor Rachel

And I am a family practice doctor (I treat everyone for everything) who is also board certified in integrative medicine. I am a 51 year old volleyball player who is doing her best and having a lot of fun, and honestly… will probably peak in my physical ability within the next 4 years.” We are earth animals.