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How Do I Find a Family Doctor?
A family doctor is usually the first professional you consult when you need medical care. Family physicians and general practitioners are skilled at diagnosing a range of illnesses and can treat many of a patient’s medical conditions without the need for a specialist’s help. Your family doctor can be a valuable source of information when you have health-related questions. In fact, “family physicians provide the majority of care to the nation’s rural populations,” says Lori Heim, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
How to Find a New Family Doctor
When you move to a new area, you’ll need to find a new doctor for your family. You may also need to find a new doctor if you get a new insurance plan that doesn’t cover your old doctor or if you plan drops your doctor from its network. Picking a physician is a not a decision you should take lightly, as the new doctor will be responsible for overseeing the health of your family.
Keep Your Family Healthy: Organize Doctor’s Visits
When was your last checkup? If its been 18 months since you went to the doctor, stop putting it off! Its easy to let busy-ness be the excuse for falling behind on your routine healthcare visits. But its also a pretty lame excuse for not taking care of the most important thing you have: your health.
Taking a Family Approach to Health and Weight Loss
As a Mom if you put an emphasis on health it will motivate your children to eat better and be more active. Your involvement is crucial, and even better, get the entire family on board, engaged and focused on health. It changes the focus from losing weight to choosing the right foods and being active…
Types of Family Planning
Family planning, also known as contraception or birth control, is a way to control unwanted pregnancies. Many methods of family planning are available, so each couple should be able to find one that is right for them. Talk to your health-care provider to determine the best type of birth control for you. When picking out the best method of contraception, a doctor factors in your health and whether you have and want children.