Primary Care Articles

The Screening That Could Save Your Life

When it comes to preventive care, we may think of annual checkups, vaccines and managing blood pressure. But one of the most important – and often overlooked – screenings is for colorectal cancer. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer is one of the...

Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. ER: When to Go Where

Know where to go when you need healthcare.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Why Pregnant Moms and High-Risk Groups Need the RSV Vaccine

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is more than just a common respiratory infection. For certain populations — infants, expecting moms, the elderly and others with compromised immune systems — RSV can lead to severe complications, including hospitalization or even...

Seven Ways to Embrace Small Changes for a Healthy Tomorrow

Robert Brault once wrote, “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”  This quote resonates deeply with Curtis Chastain, MD, director of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health and Executive Wellness Center....