Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to dedicate promoting the understanding as well as discussing and sharing personal experiences revolving around mental health. adults experience mental illness each year. What is Mental Health? What is the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health?

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Family Medicine DO Education 52

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together?

Mental Health 100

Mental Health IT Family Physician Physicals 100

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Providers were alerted of positive screens by rooming staff to either assess further or refer to our Pediatric SUD Clinic to manage. Efforts to explore provider confidence and knowledge on adolescent SUD, and barriers to referral are ongoing. Population: All patients aged 12-17 seen in the 3 practices during a 3-month study period.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Up to 30% of patients seen in primary care have a co-occurring mental health or substance use issue. Integrating mental and behavioral health with primary care may increase access, improve outcomes, and decrease overall health care costs. Results: 46 interviews were completed. (1)

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Illness Mental Health Medical Provider 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention. Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

Chronic Disease Management 52

Chronic Disease Management Community Chronic Disease Education 52

East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the significance of regular health check-ups and how they contribute to your overall well-being. What are Regular Health Check-ups? Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments.

Preventive Care 52

Preventive Care Preventative Care Mental Health Healthcare 52

Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Professional Provider Community 52

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. Urgent Care for Mental Health: Immediate Help When You Need It Mental health is just as important as physical health, and urgent care centers are increasingly recognizing this. What is Urgent Care?

ER 52

ER Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Patient-Centered 52

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.

ER 100

ER Patient-Centered Patients Management 100

PEMBlog

JUNE 7, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination.

Transportation 123

Transportation Patient-Centered Management Finance 123

Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Addressing sleep disorders is essential to long-term health and vitality. Types of sleep disorders Poor sleep is possible from an underlying illness or disorder. Sleep apnea leads to poor sleep quality and potential health hazards like cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea, for instance, is the most common sleep disruptor.

Consulting 52

Consulting Individual Physicals Chronic Disease 52

AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

Non-Digestive Symptoms You’ve probably heard that gut health affects mental health. The same can be said about gut health and energy levels, skin, and metabolism. SIBO affects the whole body: Fatigue and brain fog : An overgrowth of harmful bacteria can interfere with mitochondrial function and cellular health.

IT 130

IT Diagnose Physicals Mental Health 130

GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common. I personally think there is no excuse for us not to be providing in getting CBTI for our patients. But in the clinic, through mental health, I’m able to get CBTI pretty readily for my patients. Insomnia sucks. Cathy: Yeah.

Illness 85

Illness IT Clinic Medical 85

Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Focusing on these broader indicators provides a more accurate picture of your health and helps you make lasting changes that truly benefit your well-being. The Cycle of Dieting When you're told to lose weight for health reasons, you might start eating more fruits and veggies, exercising more, and cutting back on alcohol.

Primary Care Physician 52

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Indigenous Peoples continue to suffer disproportionately from health inequities, mental illness, poverty, climate change and police brutality, all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This flawed measure can be harmful for many reasons.

Community 52

Community Patient-Centered Medical Student Medical 52

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In fact, some Emergency Departments note that as many as one tenth of their patient volume is mental health. They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. Pediatric behavior and mental health is an epidemic, and one that is likely to get even worse.

Lab Testing 52

Lab Testing Medical Patients Mental Health 52

Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Nevertheless, PG doctors have to work 80 to 100 hours a week without any holidays and this tiring schedule does affect their physical and mental health. Even though many medical colleges provide outpatient consultations to only referral cases, people come to the emergency department for minor ailments.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Government Referral Hospital 52

Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential men’s health screenings, how often they’re needed, and why choosing a skilled primary care doctor in Valley Village — like Dr. Bazel — can make all the difference in your long-term health. Mental Health Screening Mental wellness is just as important as physical health.

Screening 130

Screening Illness Checkup Primary Care Doctor 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Preventive Care: Your First Line of Defense Against Illness When it comes to your health, waiting until something goes wrong isn’t the best approach. Instead, adopting a preventive mindset can help reduce your risk of illness, improve long-term outcomes, and even limit the need for more serious interventions.

Illness 100

Illness Preventive Care Preventative Care Insurance 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To measure and compare the proportion of primary care visits associated with mental health before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. A primary care visit for a mental health concern was defined as any visit with a diagnosis indicating a mental health condition.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Mental Health Illness Family Doctor 130

StorytellERdoc

MARCH 18, 2020

Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. Don't bog down our front-line medical providers with mild symptoms.

ER 100

ER Illness Physicals Provider 100

Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Mental Health IT 52

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Appointment Screening 100

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. Mental health consultations , including therapy and psychiatry. The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Healthcare Many patients find that combining telemedicine with in-person visits provides the best balance.

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Family Medicine DO Chronic Disease Management 130

GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk with three experts on buprenorphine on why, when, and how to use it in serious illness. Adapting Palliative Care Skills to Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Patients With Serious Illness . Katie, before we jump into the topic of buprenorphine in serious illness, what’s the song request?

Illness 103

Illness Patient-Centered IT Patients 103

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Eric: And Alex, we’re going to be talking about substance use disorder and serious illness and aging, with three amazing experts. Eric: So, before we jump into the topic of substance use disorder in aging and serious illness, I think someone has a song request. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™. This is Eric Widera. It’s me.

Illness 137

Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 137

GeriPal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Still, we havent talked about integrating palliative care into psychiatry or in the care of those with severe mental illness. What does it look like to take a palliative approach to severe mental illness? Is “terminal” mental illness a thing? Eric 00:51 And Alex, who do we have with us today?

Illness 102

Illness Mental Health IT Patient-Centered 102

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As she said, when you think about the hardest patients you’ve cared for, in nearly all cases there was some aspect of psychological illness involved. Today we talk with two psychologists who are deeply invested in addressing psychological aspects of care for people living with serious illness. That rings true to me.

Mental Health 123

Mental Health Patient-Centered Illness Screening 123

GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. With their regular providers? The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps. In their communities?

Patient-Centered 123

Patient-Centered IT Illness Patients 123

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Joy is a licensed psychologist and host of the popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. “A

Mental Health 40

Mental Health Patient-Centered Hospital Education 40

Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. Therefore, family physicians are trained to do minor surgical procedures in the office, care for kids and adults, provide various GYN services, among many other comprehensive services for patients. What is primary care? You can tell me anything!

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Board-Certified GP Family Physician 52

GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Two of our guests today, Stacy Fischer and Brian Anderson, are involved in large multicenter trials of psychedelics for patients with advanced cancer (Fischer) or life-limiting illness (Anderson). And some people in studies and just in clinical use have found that to be helpful, including for patients with serious illness. Eric: Yeah.

Patient-Centered 91

Patient-Centered Community IT Medical 91

GeriPal

JANUARY 11, 2024

To be eligible in Canada patients must have a “ grievous and irremediable ” condition, including disability ; they do not have to have a terminal illness with a prognosis of less than 6 months. A planned expansion of MAID to include people with mental illness was placed on hold until March 2024. So less than six months to live.

Illness 144

Illness IT Medical Provider 144

GeriPal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

People saw that there were people who needed to have supportive care, didn’t need to have the level of nursing that was provided in nursing homes, and there was money to be made. But why I decided to look at medical and mental health care and assisted living. Well, we’ve got geriatricians here.

Community 97

Community IT Mental Health Medical 97

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JANUARY 1, 2025

When you and your child visit the pediatrician , the doctor will do things like measure your child’s height and weight, discuss immunizations that will prevent illness, and provide parents with a platform to ask questions about their children’s physical and mental health. Why Are Pediatric Check-ups Important?

Emergency Room 52

Emergency Room Appointment Family Medicine DO 52