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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

Infographic: Choosing a Primary Care Provider

Whether you’re new to our community, have changed health plans recently, or simply are looking for a new primary care provider, choosing a provider for routine checkups and primary medical care is one of the most important decisions you will make. AtlantiCare Physician Group offers some questions for you to consider before making your first appointment with a new primary care provider.

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...

When primary care handles the consequences of psychiatric medication prescribing

Why is it then that primary care docs, sometimes myself included, feel a little annoyed when we have to deal with the consequences of psychiatric medication prescribing?

What is Primary Care?

PwC Report: Most Primary Care Teams Not Designed to Optimize Care

Most primary care teams are not designed to optimize care or meet consumer demands for convenience and value, according to PwC’s Health Research Institute

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

The Medical Specialties That Pay The Best

All doctor salaries continue to rise with primary care doctor compensation outpacing specialists slightly last year. Primary care physicians reported $241,273 in media compensation in 2014 and specialists reported $411, 852, according to the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) 2015 report card. How much does your doctor make? The Best-Paying Jobs For Doctors - pg.1

'Where Does It Hurt?': Primary Care Tips for Common Ortho Problems

Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common problems seen in primary care; in a presentation at the annual ACP meeting, an expert offered pointers on assessment and treatment.

Walking Pace May Signal If Stroke Patients Can Return to Work

Walking speed may indicate whether young stroke survivors are ready to return to work, a new study suggests.

What Illnesses/Conditions Do Primary Care Physicians Treat?

Simply put, your primary care provider is your health manager! They are in private practices, long-term care facilities, clinics.........