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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. What Is a Women’s Health Check? While it may feel slightly uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be painful.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness.

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What Is the Importance of Preventative Medical Care?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

There are also important types of preventive medical care that need to be done as well with your family care physician. Updated Medical History When you have regular checkups with a primary doctor, your medical history will stay more up-to-date. Going to your regular checkups is the only way to do this.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Often the work of the certified driving rehab specialist is to assess the older drivers goals, assess prognosis for driving, and help the family navigate discussions around driving cessation (hmmm…sounds like an approach to family meetings). Were those people self referring, or family members calling you asking? Eric: Yeah.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

In Lansing , patients appreciate the clinic’s ability to accommodate busy professionals and students, while in Royal Oak , families trust the clinic for their children’s pediatric care. Royal Oak families trust the clinic for both pediatric and adult primary care, making it a true family-friendly option.

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How to Make an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel Chin

GeriPal

And then the family tells me they can’t keep an appointment, they can’t manage their finances. Well, even for somebody like you, who’s pretty familiar with the instruments, it might cause distress for the patient, maybe their family. So when I turned 40, I went in to get my checkup. I Recently, I turned 41.

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

While its exact cause is unknown, age, family history, and lifestyle factors play a role. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings. Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Limit red and processed meats.