Primary care is care provided by a healthcare professional who helps you manage your day-to-day health. Primary care providers (PCPs) include doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They all provide primary care at your yearly exam, or annual wellness checkup, as well as any time you are sick and need treatment. Let’s talk about some of the key benefits of primary care, why family nurse practitioners are a great choice to be your PCP, and where you can go in Kent for total ... [Read More]
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Children’s Preventative Health Care at FamilyCare of Kent
As a loving parent, your foremost desire is to see your child live a happy, healthy, and productive life. Here at FamilyCare of Kent, we will team up with you to bring that to fruition. We have built a solid reputation for our expertise, compassion, and profound dedication to consistently providing high-quality, holistic care, which we believe helps lay the groundwork for the children in Kent and beyond to thrive in all aspects of their health. Our practice is run by highly credentialed ... [Read More]
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]
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]
7 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer This Summer
Skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people being diagnosed annually. According to the American Cancer Society, about 80% of diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, almost 20% are squamous cell carcinoma, and only about 1% are melanoma. It is therefore essential to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which is the primary cause of the condition. With this in mind, here are seven key tips to help you ... [Read More]
