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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

I'm Dr. Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. Hey there, Michigan!

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

Vida Family Medicine

This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. Those with higher BMIs are at the greatest risk , but unfortunately they are often not diagnosed and simply told to keep losing weight, which only worsens the problem.

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. If you want to improve your health and are struggling with your relationship with food- we can help!

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

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!)

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

GeriPal

And I think a big part of that journey was just having that right time, that right moment, with the right network and support groups of individuals, including my family, to really lift me up and allow me to celebrate my authentic self. Jace 29:36 We see higher rates of mental health challenges that I think are due to overcoming adversity.