Primary Care
Do You Have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Here’s Why You Should
It’s understandable why someone might wait until they get “sick” to enlist the help of a physician. However, there are so many health-related concerns that benefit from a proactive approach to one’s care. A primary…
Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Are you someone who struggles with high blood pressure? Have you ever wondered if medication the only way to bring the numbers down? While for some medication might be necessary, your lifestyle can play a…
The Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
Time To Vaccinate
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure you and your children are up-to-date on all of the recommended vaccinations for your age group. Staying current on vaccinations is…
Tips for Successfully Managing Your Weight
Dr. Rubina Baig, Family Medicine Provider at Riverside Healthcare’s Frankfort Campus. In the United States, 36.5% of adults are obese. Another 32.5% are overweight. Combined, this represents more than two-thirds of the adult American…
What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
Why schedule? Your Medicare Wellness Visit gives you and your provider the opportunity to discuss short and long-term…
Preventative Care: Putting Your Health First
There are many reasons we make appointments to see our doctors. While some adults only go to the…
HEALTHCURRENTS – How to Prepare for Your Primary Care Visit
Once you have found a primary care provider it is important to prepare for your visit. Whether you…