Avance Primary Care

09/12/2025

September is both Healthy Aging Month and Pain Awareness Month — two important reminders that living well as we age means caring for both the body and the mind.

Chronic pain doesn’t just affect mobility; it can also take a toll on mental health, increasing the risk of depression and anxiety. The good news? With coordinated care, you don’t have to face it alone.

Our providers at Avance Care are here to help you manage pain while supporting your emotional well-being. Learn more here:

When we think of pain, often we think it to be something physical – whether that be from injury, accident, sickness, disease, etc. This commonly held belief permeates throughout our society, […]

09/11/2025

Managing multiple health conditions can feel overwhelming - but you don’t have to do it alone!

This Healthy Aging Month, we’re spotlighting our Chronic Care Management (CCM) services, designed to support older adults living with two or more chronic conditions. From monthly check-ins to medication coordination and personalized care plans, CCM helps you stay on track between visits and age well with confidence.

Learn more about CCM here: https://www.avancecare.com/service/chronic-care-management/

09/08/2025

Did you know more than 6 million Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s? This Healthy Aging Month, we’re here to help you care for your brain health at every stage of life. Learn more about our Neurology services in Raleigh, and our Integrated Aging Care services in Durham today to find the support you need.

Neurology: https://avancecare.com/locations/neurology
Integrated Aging Care: https://www.avancepsychiatry.com/service/integrated-aging-care/

08/27/2025

We’re excited to share that our Behavioral Health and Psychiatry providers will be featured tomorrow (Thursday, August 28th) on WRAL’s Back to School series! Tune in to hear our team provide support to parents as they navigate developmental and mental health challenges their children may face.

The coverage includes a conversation with parents and Dr. Scott Swartzwelder, Loryn Jones, and Tamekia Powell, as well as insights from Dr. John Looney’s talk at our Back to School Event at the YMCA!

We are grateful to our providers and the parents who joined the discussion—representing preschool through college-aged children, the Wake County PTA, local preschools, and NAMI—for bringing such meaningful perspectives.

Here is a sneak peek at our providers in action!

08/23/2025

Living with a dairy dilemma? 🤔 Learn more about lactose intolerance, how to navigate life WELL with it!

What is Lactose Intolerance? Awareness around food and dietary sensitivities has grown significantly in recent years, and one of the most common sensitivities is lactose intolerance. Lactose is a sugar found […]

08/16/2025

Looking for ways to help your kiddos identify and regulate their emotions? Check out Courtney Pring's suggestions! While these are some summer specific activities, you can utilize and shift these to support your kids all year long!

With summer approaching, many parents often worry about how their children will regulate without the routine and structure that school brings. These activities encourage children of all ages to practice and […]

08/09/2025

As the school year ramps up, students are settling into new routines—and it’s a great time for families to do the same with their nutrition habits. Whether you’re packing lunches, preparing after-school snacks, or trying new dinner ideas, building healthy eating strategies early in the year can benefit kids of all ages. Check out some simple ways to make nutrition fun, engaging, and more consistent this school year!

As the school year ramps up, students are settling into new routines—and it’s a great time for families to do the same with their nutrition habits. Whether you’re packing lunches, preparing […]

08/07/2025

If you're in Raleigh, come and see us this Saturday! Free sessions with our own healthcare professionals to help get your kiddos ready for school ✏️

Avance Care will host a morning of fun and free activities to help support children's minds and routines before school starts. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, at A.E. Finley YMCA, 9216 Bailey Road in Raleigh.

07/29/2025

🥫 That's a wrap on our 2025 Avance Against Hunger Food Drive! Over 3 weeks, 27 Avance Care locations participated to donate a total of 6,641 items to Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC and Second Harvest of Metrolina!

1 in 8 North Carolinians face food insecurity, and 1 in 5 children are unsure where their next meal will come from. This is why we gathered together to support our communities. As Matt Eirich, CEO of Avance Care said, "Health is about more than just doctor visits. It’s also about having access to basic needs like nutritious food."

Thank you to every single patient and team member who donated items for our communities. Every single donation plays a part in supporting our local communities - and we couldn't have done it without you.

07/19/2025

Looking for summer fun and nutritious snacks? Inspired by the daughter of one of our very own Avance Care Behavioral Therapists, these energy balls are a kid (and adult!) favorite. These no bake, throw-everything-in-one-bowl oat bites are a fun way to get your children involved in preparing a well-balanced snack. Plus, they are a great source of fiber and healthy fats to fuel your child’s (and your own) brain and body.

Inspired by the daughter of one of our very own Avance Care Behavioral Therapists, these energy balls are a kid (and adult!) favorite. These no bake, throw-everything-in-one-bowl oat bites are a […]

07/05/2025

Feel like you're always running somewhere with your kiddos? Check out these fun, balanced snack options for kids on the go!

Between school drop-offs, after-school practices, playdates, and weekend birthday parties, life can get hectic. Many parents find that their child’s calendar is just as packed—if not more—than their own! With so […]