Tag Archives: Family Medicine
Flu Update
Well, it’s been awhile since my last flu update, and that’s because we continue to see a sharp decline in flu cases. Not just here in Texas, but across the country. Almost all of the current flu cases are still … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Thoughts – How to Have a Healthy Holiday
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to relax and reflect, but it is also a time of over-indulgence. For the last two months, any time I mention to someone the idea of eating healthy, losing weight or exercising more, they immediately … Continue reading
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Breast Cancer Screening
Image via Wikipedia On November 17, 2009 the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a revision in their recommendations for breast cancer screening which have received a considerable amount of press. Several recommendations are included, but the primary change … Continue reading
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Flu Update
As week’s roll on this Fall, we are continuing to see unprecedented amounts of flu-like illnesses. The influx of swine flu has brought the number of flu cases to numbers not typically seen over this much of the country at … Continue reading
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How to Make the Most of Your Next Doctor’s Visit
Time is one of the most precious commodities that we have, and spending what feels like “wasted time” in a doctor’s office can be incredibly frustrating. So, here are the top 5 things you can do to maximize the efficieny … Continue reading
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Health Care Reform
As a family physician in Mansfield, the proposed reform would have both positive and negative aspects for my patients and I. From a positive standpoint, there will be a focus on primary care, with the creation patient-centered medical homes. This … Continue reading
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