Family/Primary Care
More Choices For Area Health Care Consumers
Ask enough people about the difference between urgent care centers, emergency rooms and primary care offices, and many different perceptions and opinions emerge. It can… Continue Reading
Five Gifts For the Prenatal Child
As the holidays near, our thoughts often turn to gifts for our children. Most pregnant mothers and fathers don't know of gifts they can give… Continue Reading
Don't Panic This Winter
Ebola Ebola is a tropical disease that appears like horrible stomach flu with a lot of bleeding. Affected patients will have fevers, bleeding, vomiting and… Continue Reading
Home Health Beneficial At Any Age
Did You Know That You Can Access Home Health Care At Any Age? Most people think that home healthcare services are only beneficial to seniors…. Continue Reading
Psychological Testing? What's That?
When something is wrong, most people go to their doctor and undergo various types of testing (blood work, vital signs etc.) before their doctor diagnoses… Continue Reading
I Have Picked a Few Pediatricians, Now What?
There are some obvious priorities when choosing a pediatrician like location, insurance, and reputation, but there are a few more things you might consider before… Continue Reading
Help For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract…. Continue Reading
The Annual "Physical" the Ultimate Preventive Health Tool, Or a Waste Of Time?
Do you really need an annual physical? My answer It depends on what you do at the “physical”. Physician groups, medical administrators, and insurance companies… Continue Reading
Spring Has Sprung In Virginia!
After a record-setting winter, paralyzing snow storms and icy conditions, most of us are ready for spring like never before! Mild sunny days, daffodils, and… Continue Reading
Know the 10 Signs Early Detection Matters
Your memory often changes as you grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be… Continue Reading
