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Primary Care Articles
Listen to Your Heart – What Providers Hear with a Stethoscope
The humble stethoscope has been around for more than 200 years, an iconic and enduring medical tool that allows providers to listen to...
Making Your Next Doctor’s Appointment More Meaningful
Whether it’s your first visit to a provider or you have a long-term, established relationship, there are things you can do to better...
How Long Does It Take to Regenerate Blood?
You’re thinking about donating blood for the first time. But since they’ll be removing blood from your body, it has you thinking: How long...
What Happens After You Quit Smoking
Most people know the dangers of smoking, but many smokers were unaware of the risks when their addiction began. We now know it causes...
Why You Should See a Dermatologist
Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it takes a lot of punishment on your behalf. It’s important to take care of it. While...
Five Tips to Prevent Heartburn
Most of us have experienced that burning sensation in our chest we know as heartburn. Despite the name, the discomfort has nothing to do...
What To Ask Your Doctor
You know how it is. You get to the doctor’s office and sit there in the room wondering what you should say, how you should say it or if...
What Are the Benefits of Primary Care?
Having a primary care physician (PCP) can take much of the stress and uncertainty out of receiving healthcare. Yet a recent study found...









