Founders Family Medicine's Blog – November 2023 Archive (4)

The flu vaccine is something that many people are curious about. They want to know how long it lasts and how effective it is. This article will provide an evidence-based analysis of the flu shot's longevity in protecting against the flu.…

A primary care or family doctor is a physician that specializes in routine medical care for the whole family. A primary care doctor’s office is typically the first place you will visit if you are sick or in need of an annual physical. A family doctor can help treat and manage a wide range of medical conditions and illnesses. Furthermore, if you are in need of specialist care, your family doctor will be responsible for referring you to the appropriate person.…

Arthritis is a common yet deeply debilitating medical condition, characterized by pain and impaired mobility of the joints. Prior accidents, heredity, age, and other factors influence the type of arthritis, severity, and level of discomfort it causes to those it afflicts. As a chronic condition, having the right medical practitioner to give you an initial diagnosis and preside over your ongoing treatment will be important in ensuring you live a comfortable…

Urgent care centers are springing up all over the country and are becoming an important part of our healthcare system. Whereas we were once constrained to normal business hours at a family doctor's office or forced to go to the ER, if we got sick after hours, with the advent of urgent care centers, there is another option. While there are many great reasons to consider visiting an urgent care instead of the ER, one of the most powerful reasons is to save…