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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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5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom

Vida Family Medicine

If you have intrusive thoughts of harming yourself, your baby, or someone else, seek care immediately at your nearest emergency room or mental health crisis center. 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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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to Healthcare IT News, just 67% of millennials have a primary care physician. In fact, there are several ways that a family care physician can save your life. From treating personal injuries to helping prevent disease, your physician can do more things than you realize.