Center for Family Medicine

03/20/2026

Meal Prep For Heart Health
Certain snacks offer more health benefits than others. For maximum heart health benefits, consider incorporating these 4 foods into your meal prep.

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Meal Prep For Heart Health Smart snacking supports heart health between meals by helping regulate blood sugar, reduce cravings, and deliver key nutrients. Choosing the right foods in advance can help individuals stay on track throughout the week. Heart-healthy snacks can help lower blood pressure, m...

03/18/2026

We have a great team of Advanced Practice Providers that work alongside our physicians.

From left to right:
Lorene West, NP, Lacie Mitchell, PA, Kayla Earnhart, NP, Deaun Handlang, NP, Katie Boatner, PA, and Kelli Mabey, NP.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to wear green today.

03/13/2026

Habits That Protect Your Future
Can preventative actions improve long-term health? Focus on exercise, healthy food, stress reduction, and preventative care for the biggest impact.

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Habits That Protect Your Future Good health is never guaranteed. Long-term wellness comes from consistent action across several key areas: movement, nutrition, stress reduction, and preventive care. These habits do more than reduce the risk of illness. Healthy actions can promote energy, strength, a...

03/10/2026

Smart Eating For The Whole Family
Enjoy delicious family meals designed to support blood sugar control with these simple diabetes-friendly recipes everyone will love.

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Smart Eating For The Whole Family Good food and good health belong together at the family table. For families managing diabetes, mealtime often feels like walking a tightrope between nutrition and enjoyment. The reality is far simpler. Delicious, satisfying meals can naturally support blood sugar co...

03/02/2026

National Nutrition Month is a reminder that small, consistent food choices can have a big impact on overall health and disease prevention.

02/24/2026

Habits That Protect Your Future
Can preventative actions improve long-term health? Focus on exercise, healthy food, stress reduction, and preventative care for the biggest impact.

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Habits That Protect Your Future Good health is never guaranteed. Long-term wellness comes from consistent action across several key areas: movement, nutrition, stress reduction, and preventive care. These habits do more than reduce the risk of illness. Healthy actions can promote energy, strength, a...

02/20/2026

On National Caregivers Day, we recognize the dedication and compassion of caregivers who support patients and families every day.

02/17/2026

Easy Ways To Create A Heart-Healthy Life
Lifestyle changes are some of the most effective ways to improve overall heart health. Here’s how to do that.
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Easy Ways To Create A Heart-Healthy Life If the adage health is wealth is true, then protecting the heart should be a priority. Like many parts of the body, the heart or cardiovascular health can influence how other systems work. Research consistently shows links between heart health and the prevale...

02/10/2026

Be Prepared For The Next P*P Visit
From vaccines to annual checkups, a visit to your P*P is pretty standard. Here’s how to prep for your next visit.

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Be Prepared For The Next P*P Visit A trip to a primary care provider (P*P) is a pretty common occurrence for most people. There are a variety of reasons why a person would visit a healthcare professional, whether for routine or emergency purposes. However, to get the most out of each visit, coming

02/03/2026

Family Heart Health
High blood pressure is a real concern for the average American’s health. Here are three tips to keep your family healthy.

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Family Heart Health In America, high blood pressure is one of the most common conditions adults are diagnosed with. Experts suggest that heart health was the primary contributing cause in over 680,000 deaths. Nearly half of all adults over the age of 18 have hypertension, the official name for high....

02/01/2026

This American Heart Month, focus on heart-healthy habits like balanced nutrition, movement, and routine checkups to support lifelong cardiovascular health.