Author name: Adult Primary Care & Pediatrics

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How Often Does Your Child Need to Visit a Family Physician?

If you’re a new parent, you might be asking yourself, ‘How often do I need to take my child to the doctor’s?‘. Of course, you want to ensure your little one is in full health, but you also don’t want to make yourself paranoid after every cough. We will discuss how often you should take […]

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Immunizations Explained: Why They Matter and How They Make the World Healthier

The human body works in magnificent ways. Take the immune system, for instance. It works around the clock to defend our bodies against infections. As miraculous as the immune system is, however, it may often require a bit of guidance to work as efficiently as possible.  That’s where immunizations come into play. Immunizations—also known as

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The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Symptoms 

Despite the fact that women have been going through menopause for centuries, many women today will still be taken by surprise when strange symptoms begin to emerge. Menopause is a natural biological process and has therefore been happening since the beginning of human history. It is the time in a woman’s life that indicates the

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The History and Importance of Family Medicine

Family medicine has humble beginnings in the early days of the United States. In the 1800s, the U.S population was still largely rural and doctors usually visited people on horse and buggy. Things have certainly changed since then! Yet the fundamental principles of practicing good medicine still remain the same and have certainly improved as

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How Poor Water and Air Quality Affect Our Health

As humans, we need water and air to survive. It’s no surprise, then, that our world’s water supply and atmospheric conditions play a vital role in our health. This is why people all across the country are working together to make eco-friendly choices for a cleaner, healthier future. It may seem like an uphill battle,

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How House Call Providers Help with Healthcare Demands

Going out of your way to make doctor visits, pay for medical care, and seek the medical attention you need is rarely a completely feasible task. Health-abiding obligations can place what seems like a never-ending dent on your time and finances. If you’re in this situation, then working with a house call provider may be

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