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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. Why Weight Loss Should Not Be The Focus In my practice, I emphasize improving your overall health through sustainable lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. If you've been trying to lose weight for years, you’re not alone.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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

Plum Health

Residents in Van Buren enjoy the convenience of accessing top-notch primary care without traveling far from home. What Makes This Medical Clinic Different? Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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Transgender Health, Aging, and Advocacy: A Podcast with Noelle Marie Javier and Jace Flatt

GeriPal

And so when I had decided to socially, medically, and surgically transition, I had to really sit down with members of the department and really did a lot of in services. Gender expression is your physical outward manifestation of how you express your gender identity. Eric 04:53 How is it public? Can you tell me about that?

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary When treating heart failure, how do we distinguish between the expanding list of medications recommended for “Guideline Directed Medical Therapy” (GDMT) and what might be considered runaway polypharmacy? He’s a medical director of H ebrew S enior L ife outpatient clinic at Newbridge.