Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. This means they can provide personalized care and support.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 1, 2025

Primary care doctors don’t usually have scheduled blocks of time to read incoming reports, refill prescriptions, answer messages or, what we are told the future will entail, manage their chronic disease populations. This results in most primary care doctors logging in to their EMRs from home after supper and on the weekends.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, little information exists on how to successfully implement these tools in the primary care setting. It gathers contextual information on physical, cognitive, mental, and social health, and generates an automated summary report of potential vulnerabilities.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. There are many factors that impact our physical health- genetics, environmental exposures, economic resources, and behaviors. However, one large factor in physical health that patients often ignore is mental health.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist. Structured exercise programs can help in both regards.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. For some, these behaviors can spiral into an eating disorder—a serious condition that affects both mental and physical health. Some of these medications might cause weight loss, but that’s not the primary goal.

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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. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Written by Pat Moody on Moody on the Market When it comes to healthcare, and primary care in particular, it has become increasingly difficult to remain successful as a small, independent practice. Direct Primary Care is owned and operated by Doctors Michael Eggebrecht, Leanne Mancini, Allison Meadows, and James Gendernalik.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

We also found it surprising that more than one-third of our respondents noted that cold drinks were particularly likely to incite an AF episode during or following physical exertion. Did any particular type of physical exertion stand out, and how did you define “recent” physical exertion in terms of time to AF?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Both groups also agreed that the ESOGER provided useful information on mental and social needs, and not so much for physical needs as these were generally already well-known (appropriateness).

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. But here’s the good news: at Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Michigan , we make Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound more affordable than ever, starting as low as $390 at the time of writing. Ozempic injection pen.

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NPR Health - Shots

JULY 26, 2022

Amazon is buying One Medical, a primary care practice. The tech giant has already stepped into the health care world, but experts said this is a big step to expand Amazon's physical health presence. Image credit: Michael Sohn/AP)

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear. BACKGROUND: Control of diabetes remains a significant global health problem.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

APRIL 16, 2024

In that case, it’s important to contact your primary care provider not only to diagnose your condition but also to rule out other causes for your symptoms. Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider. Did you know that every 6 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway? But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

OSA prevalence increases with age, and middle-aged adults are particularly at risk owing to age-related social and physical changes. 1.49), and those with limited physical activity (aOR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.03-1.43). Enhancing sleep quality is essential for improving overall quality of life. The Author(s).

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Dr. Fontana and Gitanjali Srivastava, MD , shared their perspectives with PW about current and potential MASLD treatments and their impacts on patient care. Dr. Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. PW: Why was it important to do this study?

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community. Chronic pain can affect all areas of our lives, including our relationships, sleep, and mental health, and it may even lead to a lower quality of life.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor. How to Stop Worrying About the Future Although it sounds counterintuitive, caring for others helps you take better care of yourself.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! The healthcare system in the US is not well-designed for the kind of care that is required to get to the bottom of these symptoms.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

JUNE 15, 2023

Let's take a look at how you can use your primary care doctor to help identify and overcome your stress. How a Primary Doctor Can Help You A primary doctor is one of the best health professionals to talk about your mental and physical health situations with. Stress also has countless misconceptions.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Lastly, Soo Borson is a self-described primary care leaning geriatric psychiatrist, developer of the Mini-Cog, and co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center on Early Detection of Dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Should it? Is that right, Soo?

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Staying psychologically and physically healthy in this environment will be a challenge. It is imperative that we are intentional in how we look after our psychological and physical health. This is not a failure on our part, and we need to ensure we treat ourselves with the same care as we would our patients.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

It’s “going to streamline it in some incremental ways only,” Dr. Adam Gaffney , a critical care doctor and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, told NBC News. Officials are also working to improve access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. But experts say the changes may not go far enough.

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JUNE 26, 2025

PW : How can early obesity prevention improve the future of pediatric care? Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS: Childhood obesity is associated with physical and psychosocial comorbidities that negatively affect the child’s health and quality of life. In addition, obesity in childhood often persists into adulthood `. It really does take a village.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Incorporate Physical Activity : Engage in regular aerobic exercise, as studies suggest it can help lower intraocular pressure, improve blood flow to the retina, and benefit the optic nerve. Consult with your primary care physician before starting a new workout routine, ensuring it aligns with your specific health needs.

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

However, anyone who has cared for a newborn knows that it is very challenging to fit self-care into your day, even preparing nutritious meals. Lactation support visits can help address any breastfeeding problem, and the primary care membership can help ensure parents' physical and mental health is addressed postpartum.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you have any further questions or concerns, please talk with your primary care provider at your next appointment. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood “pushing against the walls of your arteries” As blood rushes from your heart to other organs, it helps to replenish nutrients and transport oxygen. What is my goal?

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health. Your well-being encompasses both physical and mental aspects, and addressing mental health concerns can significantly contribute to your overall quality of life. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

These changes support both your physical health and your mental well-being, and can often help prevent the need for medication. Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. Insulin resistance. This is where balanced meals come in.

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information out there about nutrition, so in many cases these patients end up following a fad diet or excessively restricting their intake which can actually backfire and worsen their health, both mentally and physically. Treatment of sleep apnea has huge implications for improving overall health.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Approach them with a non‑judgmental, ongoing dialogue about their reasons for use, which can reveal underlying mental or physical health concerns. Cannabis is complex, as is our endocannabinoid system. This study adds one more small piece of the puzzle, but it doesn’t tip the scales in any one direction.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. Common Medications for High Blood Pressure If changes in lifestyle are insufficient to lower your blood pressure, your doctor may require you to take medication. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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