COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has caught the world unaware, and we have yet to see the full extent of the damage it has done to our economies and the healthcare system. It has also affected every aspect of our lives including our physical and mental health. In homes around the country, COVID-19 has had a specific impact on the lives of women. Let’s talk about a couple of the major things that have drastically affected the lives of women during the pandemic, and where you can go to start ... [Read More]
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6 Facts About Family Medicine that You Never Knew
When choosing a healthcare provider, there are a number of basic factors to be considered. Are you young, or are you an older adult? Are you looking for a healthcare provider for your kids? Are you relatively healthy, or do you have chronic health issues? While you are considering your choices, you may be surprised to know that there is one type of provider who can meet the needs of everyone for virtually any reason: family practice providers. There are a few things you should know about the ... [Read More]
The Challenges of Kids Returning to School: How the Nurse Practitioners at FamilyCare of Kent Can Help
The weather is changing, summer is over, and – as in years past – kids are going back to school. However, we all know that 2020 isn’t like every other year. Your children probably finished their last school year remotely; and as they return, they can expect a lot of changes in the effort to restrict the spread of COVID-19. Whether this is your child’s first year in school or they are returning to a new grade level, the new school year is always met with hopeful anticipation and a little ... [Read More]
New Type of Birth Control
There are any number of reasons for a woman to be interested in the birth control options available to her. Are you expecting to become sexually active again, or for the first time? Have you recently had a baby and are considering which birth control method would be best for you now? Or are you unhappy with the method you are using now and are wondering what would work better for you? The truth is that every woman has individual needs that will help determine which option is best for her. ... [Read More]
How Does PrEP Work to Reduce HIV Infections?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication is a recently developed strategy for the prevention of HIV infection. HIV-negative individuals are prescribed PrEP therapy (in the form of a daily pill) to lower the risk of becoming HIV-positive when exposed to the virus. PrEP is a proven prevention treatment that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012. Why It Works If exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) occurs, PrEP can stop the virus from taking residence and ... [Read More]
