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Taking Control of Your Health: The Benefits of Preventative Care

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Preventative care is a way to keep you healthy while detecting diseases and illnesses when they are treatable, reducing complications. Your overall health is important for improved quality of life and peace of mind. However, people don’t usually think about visiting hospitals until they experience.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

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.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. Comparatively, physicians in general practice were more likely to see patients for mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care.

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Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

Edge Family Medicine

Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. Supporting Your Summer Health: Beyond Sun Safety Familiarize yourself with heat illness symptoms , such as dizziness or cramps; seek medical attention at the first sign. Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

If you visit a primary care doctor, you should feel at ease discussing your care and health concerns because your overall well-being depends on it. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer. This way, you can get the treatment and medication you need faster.

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This safety-net hospital doctor treats mostly uninsured and undocumented patients

NPR Health - Shots

Many of Ricardo Nuila's patients at Houston's Ben Taub Hospital are dealing with serious illnesses as a result of not being able to access basic preventive care. His new book is The People's Hospital. Image credit: Gregory Smith/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Preventive Care and Health Maintenance: Beyond early detection, health check-ups facilitate preventive care. Preventive care is an investment in your long-term health and can help you avoid more significant health issues down the road.