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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. That’s where urgent care comes in—a middle ground that’s convenient, affordable, and effective. What is Urgent Care?

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

I can tell you first-hand that this has allowed me to develop more trusting relationships with my patients, more time to identify and manage mental health concerns, and learn more about how a person’s lifestyle influences their health. A third barrier is that insurance companies often do not pay for nutrition counseling.

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

Plum Health

In this article, we’ll explore what makes primary care essential, how it differs from other types of care, and what you should look for when choosing the best primary care provider in Michigan. What is Primary Care? Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

So they can be referred by their primary care doctor or to us. You can choose comfort-focused care or you can choose to continue chemotherapy. It’s like a long, I don’t know, almost like a quarter-mile centipede with legs, and the legs are the housing units, the medical units, inpatient mental health.

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