When Should You See an Internal Medicine Doctor?
If you’ve ever been curious about what an internal medicine doctor does, you’re not alone. Many people wonder exactly what internal medicine is, or if they are even eligible to see this type of physician. Don’t be intimidated by an unfamiliar title… internal medicine doctors are simply primary care physicians for adults from 18 to […]
What is Disease Management and its Benefits
According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, disease management involves minimizing the effects of a disease on the patient through integrated, multidisciplinary care, which ultimately reduces healthcare costs and improves patient quality of life. Disease management is most effective for conditions where self-care tactics can be beneficial. Through strategic communication and interventions, patients can […]
What to Expect From a Skin Biopsy
A skin biopsy is the removal of layers of skin for laboratory analysis. This can be done right in your preferred doctor’s office and requires no recovery downtime. Before the Procedure: Your doctor will assess the area of the skin in question and ask you questions about how the condition developed. They will also review […]
When Should I Start Getting Well Woman Exams?
A woman’s health care has a major influence on her overall physical wellness and quality of life, which is why it is so important to receive well woman exams on a regular basis. The type of preventative care provided during every well woman exam addresses the most important health concerns for women, from gynecological care […]
Breast Exams and Mammograms: What Early Screenings Can Tell You
Over 300,000 men and women go through breast cancer every year. With those kinds of numbers, it’s no wonder that we try to be proactive with breast exams and mammograms. These tools allow us to detect changes right away. Any unusual change in the breast is cause for further exploration. Here are the breast exams […]
Why Having One Chronic Disease Management Practitioner Is Vital to Patient Outcomes
When you have one or more chronic illnesses, it can be very frustrating, time consuming, and difficult to stay organized with doctors’ appointments and medications. One of the best things you can do to help you keep things straight and to make sure all of your needs are being met, is to have one chronic […]
Don’t Put Off Your Health for Fear of the Pandemic
There is no doubt that these are scary times; and for the most part, people are pulling together and doing what they can to stop the spread of the coronavirus. While it is important to maintain social distancing and only go out when needed, there are some things that are essential that you should not […]
What to Expect from a DOT Physical
With the current crisis, commercial truck drivers, especially over the road drivers, are in high demand. These essential workers are responsible for getting food and supplies delivered all over the country. As some drivers become ill or feel the need to stay home, new drivers are starting to hit the roads. Before you can get […]
Planning for the New Year: Scheduling Your Annual Physical
With the new year quickly arriving, there are a lot of things that require your attention. It is important that you don’t allow your health to fall to the wayside in favor of handling other year-end tasks at work and at home. You should have an annual physical every year, and planning ahead to schedule […]
Three Lab Tests Your Doctor Should Order Annually
You may have heard that you should be having a complete examination on an annual basis, but did you know that there are also some lab tests that should be checked annually? These lab tests are usually done as part of an annual physical. But if you have not had these tests recently, you should […]