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Welcome to the Dedication Health wellness blog. Here you will find tips for diet, exercise, or stress relief as well as current trends in the healthcare industry and technology.

3 Reasons Primary Care Physicians Switch to Concierge Medicine

Concierge healthcare is continuing to grow in popularity all across the country. Concierge medicine, often referred to as retainer medicine, is considered to be much more rewarding for both physicians and their patients. Rather than the traditional model of care, concierge primary care physicians cater to their patients rather than insurance companies. This is not

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Coronavirus Update: Everything We Know So Far

Coronavirus Update The latest coronavirus update including current status and prevention measures from the CDC, WHO, and top physicians and experts. This was last updated on May 9, 2020. We strive to include the most up-to-date and credible information. Because there are still some things we do not know about COVID-19, we will continue to

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Social Distancing and How to Stay Connected

Research suggests that the rapid spread of COVID-19 is largely due to the movements of people who do not know they have contracted the virus. Either because they had mild symptoms or because they had no symptoms at all. Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease

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Coronavirus Prevention: What Works and What Doesn’t

The best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Learn what does and not work as coronavirus prevention. Basic Coronavirus Prevention: What Works Soap and Water Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water for  20-40 seconds.  If soap and water are unavailable,

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Benefits of Virtual Doctor Visits

The enormous advancement in videoconferencing technology over the last few years has made it possible for people to access this technology via PCs, smartphones, and tablets, something that was not possible after it went live. This technology has gone viral and is slowly replacing the routine patient visits to a physician in the health sector.

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When Should You See a Pulmonologist?

A Pulmonologist, or respiratory system doctor, takes care of patients with breathing problems. They are medical specialists with training in diagnosing and treating lung ailments as well as issues that arise from respiratory difficulties. A Pulmonologist works in clinics, at hospitals, in trauma centers, and Intensive Care Units. Additionally, many work in an internal medicine

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NOTICE TO PATIENTS
FLU SHOTS: Flu shots will be available for patients beginning on October 1st. Please call our office to schedule an appointment to receive your annual flu shot. COVID-19 BOOSTERS: The CDC recommends a new COVID-19 booster shot that are available from Pfizer and Moderna. The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant. Pfizer's is currently for everyone 12 years old and up, while Moderna's is only for adults over 18. Please call your local pharmacy to receive your booster.