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Parenting in a post-pandemic world

Medical Xpress

In October, a panel of health experts recommended that all children ages 8 to 18 receive routine screening for anxiety during visits to primary care doctors. High school graduation rates dipped in almost half of the country's states in 2021.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Should it?

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

Dr. Michael Bazel

When it comes to taking care of your health, proactive choices today can prevent serious problems tomorrow. For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. Regular screenings help identify risk factors early, long before symptoms appear.

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

Plum Health

Your primary care doctor knows your medical history, understands your health goals, and works with you to keep you feeling your best. They can also refer you to specialists when necessary and coordinate your overall care, ensuring you don’t have to navigate the healthcare system alone.