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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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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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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. “Are there specific health risks I should be aware of based on my personal or family history?

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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.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary health care workers in a district of Istanbul: A cross-sectional study from Turkey

BMJ

Introductory article to İkİIşik H, Sezerol MA, Taşçı Y, et alCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary healthcare workers in a district of Istanbul: a cross-sectional study from TurkeyFamily Medicine and Community Health 2022;10:e001430. 29% (n=86) of the participants were undecided about getting vaccinated.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? While the media and politicians talk mainly about heroic intensive care or impressive new technologies, the real work happens nonetheless in family medicine offices.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.