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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. This visit focuses on health planning and screenings, rather than a hands-on exam.

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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings. I spend other days meeting with legislators or advocacy groups to discuss policy and how it may impact patients’ health, as well as physicians’ ability to care for them.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. How should we care for unrepresented individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings? Why not use the older term unbefriended? Can you guys do that one?

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Eric: Well, Terri and Emmy, thank you for joining on this podcast. Eric: Well, Terri and Emmy, thank you for joining on this podcast. Love to talk about also in the serious illness population. And I started thinking about, “Well, what do we do with older adults?” Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. I like that song.

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

While this is not possible for every illness, the vast majority of diseases that impact our quality of life or cause premature death can be prevented or cured with simple preventive care. Most people are familiar with the childhood vaccine schedule, but there is a recommended schedule for adults as well.