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10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

How do PAs assist in a pediatric emergency department?

A relatively new set of faces in the world of Pediatric Emergency Medicine are those of Physician Assistants or "PAs". Find out what they can do if you find yourself having to take your child to the ER.

6 Things you Didn’t Know about Massage Therapists

As a clinic that offers massage therapy, we know a thing or two about massage therapists and the work that goes behind the scenes. Certified Massage Therapists go through a lot of training- A certi…

Tattoo regret: How many people are removing their ink?

See how far laser technology has come, you might just be able to erase it completely.

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: 6 Tips

Picking a plastic surgeon can seem like a daunting task. A local plastic surgeon explains the top factors in the decision making process.

Things Your Family Doctor Wants You to Know

Patients often seek out specialists to fix what ails them. But often, a family physician is more than capable of handling health needs as these practicing doctors explain.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

What's Right for Your Child: Family Doctor or Pediatrician?

Family doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages. Here's why you should consider taking your child to a family doctor.

4 Things to Look For During Your Search For a Family Doctor

What to look for during your family doctor search.

Yes, I am a Rhodes Scholar who is "just" a family doctor. Here's why.

Yes, I am a family doctor. And I couldn’t be prouder of my choice.

Are physical examinations by family doctors still needed?

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on.

Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More

A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.

Why sometimes you need to be your family's doctor

I know there are many factors that influenced the circumstances of his death, but I can’t help but feel that I’m one of those factors.

Why this physician still loves medicine

As a physician, we have a unique responsibility and a privilege. It is called the doctor-patient relationship.

5 Benefits of Using Concierge Medicine for Geriatric Doctors

Geriatric doctors don’t experience the same demands as general practice doctors. So how do geriatric patients benefit from concierge care?

Family medicine or internal medicine doctor?

Are millennial doctors ready for 21st century medicine?

I believe how millennial doctors are educated may make them less adequately prepared than previous generations.