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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Our family-centered approach ensures children receive age-appropriate preventive care.

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Is there enough time for prevention in primary care?

Common Sense Family Doctor

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. hours) allocated to preventive care. hours) allocated to preventive care.

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Q&A: Prioritizing Early Intervention in Pediatric Obesity

Physician's Weekly

When a child has risk factors but has not developed the disease, we must continue to provide preventive care and support for the family and appropriately match intensity and dose of the intervention. What modifications would you recommend to clinicians? This starts with recognition that obesity is a chronic disease.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. 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. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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Dr. Donovan Ogboh, DO Comes To Plum Health DPC July 2025

Plum Health

Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions. To become a patient of Dr. Donovan Ogboh, you can enroll in our service, here. “

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients." The answer lies in their approach to patient care. What is Concierge Medicine? "A

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

Key Health Care Budget Proposals: Proposed Medi-Cal Cuts and Enrollment Changes Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, is typically funded through a partnership between the state and the federal government. State-only Medi-Cal has allowed California to expand access to health care for populations excluded by federal policy.