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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

When sudden illness or injury strikes, knowing whether to head to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic can make all the difference—both in terms of your health and your wallet. When To Go To the Emergency Room (ER) Emergency rooms are typically part of hospitals, and generally are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. Well, because they’re hard on people with dementia and they can be very hard on families, and they’re a form of crisis. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom

Vida Family Medicine

Try to get as much rest as you can and have your partner or other family members help with infant care during the day and overnight. If you are feeling this way, put your child down in a safe place and have your partner or a friend or family member take care of your child while you take a break to rest.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

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!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Understanding Poison Prevention Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

For example, when cleaning it’s important to know that bleach plus ammonia equals a trip to the emergency room. Talk to a doctor at Center for Family Medicine for more information about poison control. If an incident should occur, remember to contact emergency services, and know that we’re here to help with recovery.

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

In fact, there are several ways that a family care physician can save your life. Preventative Care A family physician will have a complete medical history for you and your family. For example, if your family has a history of heart disease, they'll help you learn how to eat a heart-healthy diet to prevent cardiovascular problems.

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Pediatric Check-Ups

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

What symptoms warrant a trip to the emergency room vs. convenient care? No matter what stage your child is in, we are help you at Center for Family Medicine. The post Pediatric Check-Ups appeared first on Center for Family Medicine. Which vaccines are needed now?