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09/15/2025
Research has shown that how often you take a break, rather than the total vacation days you take, is associated with physical health benefits—especially for your heart.
Here are the research-backed reasons you shouldn't let your time off go to waste, and what experts say about the benefits of vacations for your mind and body.
09/08/2025
Make breakfast a priority. 🥓
Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day and it is! By eating a good morning meal, you kickstart your metabolism and replenish your glucose levels which helps you burn more calories throughout the day.
09/01/2025
A flu vaccine is needed every year for two reasons. First, a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual flu vaccine is needed for optimal protection. Second, because flu viruses are constantly changing, the composition of flu vaccines is reviewed annually, and vaccines are updated to protect against the viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming flu season. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually.
08/28/2025
📚 Back-to-School, Back to Health!
August is the perfect time to schedule your child’s check-up before the school year starts. From physicals to sports evaluations to immunizations, we’ll make sure they’re healthy, up to date, and ready to thrive in the classroom.
📞 Call us today to book your child’s appointment!
08/25/2025
When we are overwhelmed, we can become agitated, struggle with decision-making and experience chronic aches and tension in our bodies.
On the days when you're feeling super stressed out, it could be a result of overwhelm. Here a therapist shares 5 simple things you can quickly do to navigate these feelings.
08/22/2025
🦷 Your Mouth Tells a Bigger Health Story
Oral health is closely tied to your overall wellness. Gum disease has been linked to heart conditions and diabetes—so don’t skip your dental routine!
✅ Brush twice daily
✅ Floss once a day
✅ Schedule regular dental visits
Healthy smile = healthier body. 😁
08/21/2025
Too much added sugar can lead to fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. It can even impact your brain and your teeth.
Small swaps—like cutting back on sugary drinks and checking food labels—can make a big difference in your long-term health.
Eating too much sugar can lead to a condition called insulin resistance, which can cause a fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Learn more,
08/18/2025
Exercise and eat better - we hear it all the time. It can be challenge but one might influence the other!
Both exercise and diet can improve your health, boost weight loss, and more. This article looks at diet versus exercise to see if one is more important than the other.
08/14/2025
🛡️ National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from preventable illness. August is National Immunization Awareness Month—perfect timing for school-required shots and adult vaccine updates.
Let’s keep our community healthy—one shot at a time.
08/11/2025
Throwing together a quick, nutritious meal requires a well-stocked kitchen. However, many popular healthy foods are highly perishable and must be used within a few days, causing many home cooks to burn through their food stores quickly.
Throwing together a quick, nutritious meal requires a well-stocked kitchen. Here are 15 healthy staples that you should always have on hand.
08/08/2025
"Dr. Bazzy was professional, knowledgeable, and was genuine. Would recommend him to everyone."
Thank you for trusting us with your care—we’re proud to provide expert, compassionate service to every patient, every time.
08/07/2025
💡 Did you know? A healthy lifestyle doesn’t just help you feel better—it can lower your risk of chronic disease, improve your mood, boost energy, and even support brain health. Small daily choices really do add up!
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are numerous. The best part? You don't have to change your entire life overnight to get them.
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The physicians and staff at Pointe Family Practice care for patients of all ages. They accept a variety of insurances and welcome new patients to their practice. Pointe Family Practice has been designated as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The office is known for high-quality and compassionate care.
Services
Our office provides patients with a broad range of healthcare services, including: minor procedures, colposcopy, minor burn treatments, fracture care, Medicare Wellness exams, complete physicals, gynecological exams, school and sports physicals, immunizations, EKG's, breathing treatments, Pulmonary Function Testing, management of chronic illnesses, same day urgent visits and electronic prescribing services.
Physicians at this location:
James A. Fortune, MD - Family Medicine
Cecelia Kitakufe, MD - Family Medicine
David LaRose, MD - Family Medicine
Tihomir Mihaylov, MD - Family Medicine
Barbara Tess, MD - Family Medicine
Penelope Barker, DO - Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Ali Bazzy, DO - Family Medicine
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