Let’s face it: Going to a traditional medical practice to see your primary care physician (PCP) is often a bit of a chore. First there’s the hassle of getting an appointment that fits the doctor’s schedule (as opposed to yours). Then, there’s the long wait time spent sitting in the waiting area and examination rooms,
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Healthy Summer: Tips from Your PCP
Summertime means more social activities, family vacations, and trips to the beach. However, some of these activities can invite various types of health threats if you and your family and friends aren’t somewhat careful as you enjoy the long summer days. You can have fun all summer long while keeping yourself healthy by following these
Read MoreGeneral Practitioner: What It Is and Why You Need One
We hear of people “going to the doctor” – but if you don’t have your own doctor, how do you know what kind of doctor to choose? An internist – also called a doctor of internal medicine, or a general practitioner – focuses on providing adults with medical care that will help them achieve total
Read MoreThe Importance of Chronic Disease Management in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Keeping a chronic disease under control – such as diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), a neurological condition, or arthritis – must always be balanced along with mitigating other potential health conditions, such as viruses and bacterial infections. One concern among those who have a chronic condition is whether exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) would
Read MoreTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TELEMEDICINE DURING COVID-19
There’s no question that telemedicine – also known as telehealth – is revolutionizing the medical industry by providing remote healthcare delivery services to those unable or reluctant to visit their doctor in person. However, it has become especially critical during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring safe, uninterrupted care for millions of Americans with acute and
Read More5 Mistakes That May Be Sabotaging Your Hand Washing
Are you adequately protecting yourself from COVID-19? Because it has never been seen in humans before, we are still learning the effects of this condition caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 and how to treat it, but there’s a lot we have come to know in a very short amount of time. New treatments are being
Read MoreWelcome to Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. North Bethesda Primary Care is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in medical care. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you
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