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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objectives: Determine referral patterns from primary care (PC) to integrated behavioral health (BH) for populations with and without multiple CCs; Identify post-referral treatment initiation patterns for integrated BH among patients with and without CCs. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Early Detection of Health Issues: One of the primary benefits of regular health check-ups is early detection. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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How Hydration Affects Blood Pressure Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses. But after heavy sweating on a hot day or doing strenuous exercise, the numbers could read higher when checked.

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How Hydration Affects Blood Pressure Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses. But after heavy sweating on a hot day or doing strenuous exercise, the numbers could read higher when checked.

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Chronic disease management among people with serious mental illness across rural, small urban, and metropolitan settings [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk of complications and earlier death from comorbid chronic diseases, compared with patients without mental illness. Referral to and/or visit with an ophthalmologist was most common in metropolitan settings, with similarly lower values in small urban and rural.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.