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How your mental health can affect your physical health

Vida Family Medicine

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. They want to live a long life free of chronic health problems that may cause pain, limit their activities, or cause complications that could land them in the hospital.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction.

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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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Reasons to Manage Your Stress With the Help of a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

However, as common as it is, it's a considerable mental health issue that affects those with a busy schedule or people with trauma. Let's take a look at how you can use your primary care doctor to help identify and overcome your stress. According to WebMD, over 75% of most doctor visits in the U.S.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

With the guidance of a trusted men’s health doctor in Valley Village , or at our convenient locations in Panorama City and Bell, CA, you can stay ahead of potential health concerns and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests and physical exams help detect prostate issues early.

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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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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

In fact, I enjoy patients who are engaged in their care and ask questions. I enjoy seeing patients for all kinds of visits as well – mental health, physicals, GYN concerns, coughs/colds, etc. Urgent care offices are valuable, but it is difficult for an urgent care doctor to take into account your entire health history.