StorytellERdoc

MARCH 16, 2015

Although I pride myself on catching the obscure snapshots of typical life moments that occur daily while dealing with patients and their families in the emergency department, occasionally there are times when I am so focused on the task at hand that I completely fail to see a glaring moment of obvious humor, sadness, or tenderness.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

These summer hydration tips can help you stay energized, protect your heart, and avoid heat-related illness during outdoor activity or everyday errands. after brushing teeth or checking email) Add slices of lemon, cucumber, or mint to your water for variety Make hydration a family challenge or daily goal What About Overhydration?

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. They want time to spend with patients, to find the root cause of illness, provide lifestyle support, and help with treatment compliance. ” Their doctor makes them feel like family.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Doctor Rachel

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And even if you don’t have young ones traipsing about the house, co-workers, friends and family can all share illnesses with you, often unknowingly. My favorite way to use this when ill, is to boil fresh, sliced ginger in water, letting it cool to warm, and add raw local honey (or coconut nectar).

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NPR Health - Shots

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Family Dollar says it is not aware of any complaints from customers nor any reports of illnesses related to the recall. Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

This is why you should schedule regular medical examinations, preferably with your family doctor. This may be true in cases of injuries and certain chronic illnesses that require immediate attention. The scheduling of medical visits may also depend upon your family's health history.

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Doctor Rachel

JULY 21, 2019

I don't know about you, but I have had a VERY busy spring—at work and at home—with multiple family members in need of support and medical care. When this happens, I pretty much write my own prescription, with the help and assistance of my friends and family (and especially my wonderful husband). Reduced occurrence of illness 18.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Thus, he argues, physicians were ill-prepared to confront the opioid epidemic, increasing rates of depression and anxiety in conjunction with chronic illness, and the negative effects of COVID-19 on mental health. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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Southwest Family Physicians

JANUARY 22, 2025

It is also one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of illness. According to Healthcare Highways, handwashing can help prevent the spread of germs and illness in several ways. Make handwashing a family affair. According to the CDC, handwashing can reduce the risk of getting sick by up to 40%.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 10, 2014

When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. The list goes on and on and on.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses. They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times. One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“I was there when they opened,” Beckham recalled. “The population over 65, which often suffers the worst impact of respiratory viruses and others, now has the benefit of vaccines that can prevent much of that serious illness,” he said. So, in 2016, she celebrated her 60th birthday at her local CVS.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

I am again eager to capture in words these pure moments. In the meantime, a good friend brought to my attention the many layers of meaning to the below post. Rereading it, I found it filled with new perspective from when I originally wrote it just three short years ago. I hope you, too, find new meaning in old words. Another cough.

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GomerBlog

JANUARY 23, 2021

Emergency Medicine: Ill do anything you want to do, it just takes me 4 hours and a couple tests to figure out what it is. Family Practice: Whatever youd like to do, I can handle it. Pediatrics: If youre good, Ill give you a sticker after! Anesthesia: You may not feel anything but you also wont have any pain afterwards.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Ask your neighbors or family members if they can help you clean out your gutters and disconnect your hoses to prevent damage from frozen water. Prepare for Power Outages and Illness It’s important to be prepared. At Center for Family Medicine, we encourage seniors to live the happiest and healthiest lifestyle possible.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Some (not all) germs are bad, and poor dental health can sometimes lead to illnesses like cardiovascular disease and pneumonia. For more information about dental care versus primary care, contact us at Center for Family Medicine. The post National Children’s Dental Health Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Respiratory Illness Issues that affect your lungs or breathing fall under respiratory issues. Respiratory Illness Issues that affect your lungs or breathing fall under respiratory issues. Illnesses such as respiratory infections caused by infection, bacteria, or fungus can be treated with prescriptions from your primary care doctor.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

Can you share more about what hospice care is and how it may help my family member? I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I'm not sure what this means.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 20, 2024

At Logansport Memorial Hospital, we know how an unexpected injury or illness can impact your daily routine and quality of life. Ending up in the hospital can be scary and worrisome for patients and their families, and Eduardo Sanchez Castillo’s experience was no different. He also has Diabetes. I had gone to Mexico for a few days.

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NPR Health - Shots

JANUARY 25, 2023

With COVID, RSV, the flu and other bugs circulating, the last few months have been an endless cycle of illness for many families with young kids. While miserable, it's also normal in the grand scheme.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 27, 2025

The pain can continue beyond a particular injury or illness and is enough to impact daily activities. The post Chronic Pain Management: Effective Strategies For Everyday Life appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas. Doctors define the condition as consistent or persistent pain that lasts 3 months or more.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

adults experience mental illness each year. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the Center for Family Medicine. The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. What is the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health? Your mental health matters.

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common. Summary Transcript Summary Insomnia. We’ve all had it. Lying in bed at 2 am staring at the ceiling, getting anxious every hour that you’re not falling asleep as you have a busy day coming up. Insomnia sucks. Chronic insomnia sucks even more. Thank you, Alex.

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Physicians News Digest

MAY 12, 2025

They reflect lost productivity, long-term care demands, and the emotional and financial strain on families and caregivers. As new discoveries emerge, brain science is poised to become a key driver of the next great era of innovation: the 5th Industrial Revolution. This new era won’t be defined solely by machines or automation. In the U.S.,

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Sound Physicians

MARCH 12, 2025

With larger metropolitan hospitals struggling to manage the limited capacity of ICU beds, timely patient transfer isn’t always an available option, and even when it is an option, patients and their families in the community have an expectation that they can stay local for care.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JANUARY 12, 2021

She has contributed to the CPSolvers on Virtual Morning Report on several occasions and produced a few videos for their illness scripts. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and finding new recipes to cook. She is interested in medical education, advocacy and assisting underserved populations.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. Watchful waiting refers to clinical observation only.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

families at risk of dangerous and preventable illnesses,” they wrote. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replaced them with new appointees. It makes recommendations on use of vaccines in the U.S.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

The state’s Department of Labor projects that healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations will see greater employment through 2030, particularly in chronic care and family medicine. Notable schools include: Yale School of Medicine: Yale School of Medicine consistently ranks among America’s top medical schools.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

No illnesses have been reported so far. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious illness called listeriosis. The product is Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds. It was sold at Trader Joe’s stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada, the company said June 20.

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StorytellERdoc

APRIL 11, 2014

And with this visual of her swing set, I was suddenly transported back to my own childhood--back to the powder-blue swing set that sat in our family's yard alongside the lilac bushes and sandbox. Moments that were no more. Back to the rusted swing set with the plastic pony sitting under the mulberry tree at Gramma's house.

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PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Recognize key diagnostic features that help differentiate Parvovirus B19 from other viral exanthems and systemic illnesses. Counsel families and caregiversincluding pregnant household contactson the risks, exposures, and infection control considerations related to Parvovirus B19. Sometimes I share it with patients and families.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Remember, prevention is the key to reducing healthcare costs, minimizing the impact of chronic illnesses, and ultimately living a longer, healthier life. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to put our health on the backburner. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

One of my favorite success stories involves a patient who had a strong family history of diabetes. In a concierge setup, I know my patients’ medical history, their families, and even their lifestyle choices in great detail. What is Concierge Medicine? "A A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients."

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. Rather they’re Ill, maybe they’re aging unsuccessfully, but never really resilient. Summary Transcript Summary. What would it take to transform dementia care? Alex: We have a full house today.

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