Celebrating Juneteenth and Black Americans’ Contributions to Medicine
What is Juneteenth? Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing those held as slaves, on January 1, 1863. It took an additional 2.5 years beyond that for the last enslaved people to be freed in Galveston, TX. June 19, 1865 – Juneteenth – is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of the actual…
Read MoreKeep your cool all summer!
As we get closer to the official start of summer, we’re all looking for ways to keep cool. We like to have fun in the sun, but we also want everyone to stay safe. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the summer without overheating! 💧Stay hydrated — This one seems pretty obvious,…
Read MoreSay No to Sunburns!
It’s summertime, and that means swimming, mowing, grilling, lake time, and…SUNBURNS. Ouch! We’ve got some sunscreen tips to prevent that lobster look from messing with your summer fun. ☀️ Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad-spectrum coverage, which means it protects you…
Read MoreBeat Dry Winter Skin
It’s winter, and that can mean dry skin for many of us. Here are a few tips for keeping your skin moisturized and healthy over the next few months! Timing is key. Keep in mind that lotions and other moisturizers don’t create moisture, they merely lock moisture in. It is best to apply lotion to…
Read More2019 DPC News Round-up
2019 has been a big year for Remedy Health. It’s also been a big year for direct primary care (DPC). Here are some highlights from this past year. Executive Order on Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First On June 24, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order that, among…
Read MoreThe Direct Primary Care Difference
DPC saves patients time, money, and hassle. It also gives patients better access to high quality care from a doctor who is available to them 24/7 via phone, text, or video chat.
Read MoreWhy patients avoid doctors, and how we’re remedying those problems.
It’s no surprise that people avoid going to the doctor. There have been several studies done on the issue over the last several years, and the most commonly cited reasons are pretty much what you’d expect: Visiting the doctor is expensive. It’s a huge hassle to get an appointment, and then you’re lucky if you…
Read MoreWhy does Primary Care matter?
Most people have at least a vague idea that they should have a relationship with a PCP. Fewer realize the very real health and financial benefits that primary care provides. One of the most common complaints about healthcare is that it is expensive — most of us can’t afford to get sick. At Remedy Health, we’re working to fix that.
Read MoreWhat exactly does a Primary Care doctor do?
In addition to illness and injury, your diet and exercise habits, social habits, family life, work routine, general stressors, and your family medical history all make up a piece of your personal health and wellness puzzle. Your primary care provider looks at each of those pieces and works with you to shape them to fit together to achieve your goals.
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