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5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom

Vida Family Medicine

Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing mood changes or anxiety symptoms- treatment is available whether through therapy and/or medication and can help you start feeling like yourself again. The most important thing you can do as a parent to take care of your child is to make sure you are taking care of yourself first.

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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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A COVID-19 Personal Story

Metro Family Physicians

By the 4th day, she was coughing & a little short of breath, which continued to worsen rapidly, so that on 4/15/2020, she had to go to the Emergency Room. Since patients are heavily sedated while on the vent, she spent the next 10 days in the hospital being tapered down from these medications. On arrival to the E.R.,

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

From treating personal injuries to helping prevent disease, your physician can do more things than you realize. Preventative Care A family physician will have a complete medical history for you and your family. This doctor can see patients for common ailments, vaccines, or medical conditions.