Patient Centered Care

Patient Centered Care "Partnering with adults to optimize current and future health." Established in Wilmington October 2007 We are a Primary Care medical practice.

We accept MOST private insurances (BCBSNC (include Blue Value), United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna to name a few) we are in network with all Medicaid plans & Medicare and have very reasonable self pay prices.

Action Over ExcusesYou don’t need a perfect plan—you need consistent habits.Walk more.Drink less sugar.Sleep enough.Star...
04/25/2026

Action Over Excuses
You don’t need a perfect plan—you need consistent habits.

Walk more.
Drink less sugar.
Sleep enough.

Start small. Stay consistent.

“How stressed have you felt in the last 2 weeks?”👉 Rate it from 0 (no stress) to 10 (overwhelming stress) • 0–3: mana...
04/23/2026

“How stressed have you felt in the last 2 weeks?”

👉 Rate it from 0 (no stress) to 10 (overwhelming stress)
• 0–3: manageable
• 4–6: building—worth addressing
• 7–10: impacting health—needs attention

Compounding Effect of StressPoor sleep is often the first sign stress is taking over.• Trouble falling asleep• Waking du...
04/19/2026

Compounding Effect of Stress
Poor sleep is often the first sign stress is taking over.
• Trouble falling asleep
• Waking during the night
• Feeling unrefreshed
👉 Poor sleep worsens blood pressure, glucose, and weight.

Daily Impact from StressStress changes how you eat—and not always the same way.• Increased cravings or weight gain• Loss...
04/15/2026

Daily Impact from Stress
Stress changes how you eat—and not always the same way.
• Increased cravings or weight gain
• Loss of appetite or skipped meals
👉 Either direction is a physiologic response—not willpower.

Listen and Create a Safe PlaceCreate spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves 💙Listen to understand, not to res...
04/15/2026

Listen and Create a Safe Place
Create spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves 💙
Listen to understand, not to respond.
Respect different experiences and perspectives.
Be kind with your words—everyone is carrying something you can’t see.
Don’t rush to fix—sometimes people just need to be heard.
Keep what’s shared in trust, in trust.
We don’t have to agree on everything to support each other.
Let’s make it easier for people to be real, to speak up, and to feel safe being themselves!

Stress Symptom SpotlightThe brain–gut connection is real.Stress often shows up as:• Bloating• Cramping• Diarrhea or cons...
04/11/2026

Stress Symptom Spotlight
The brain–gut connection is real.
Stress often shows up as:
• Bloating
• Cramping
• Diarrhea or constipation
👉 Stress is one of the most common triggers for GI complaints in primary care.

Pause and Reflect for Stress reliefPause for a moment and ask yourself: How am I really feeling today? Checking in with ...
04/11/2026

Pause and Reflect for Stress relief

Pause for a moment and ask yourself:
How am I really feeling today?
Checking in with yourself is a powerful step toward better mental health.

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙 Let’s celebrate neurodiversity and promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion fo...
04/07/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙 Let’s celebrate neurodiversity and promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for all. Autism is a spectrum, meaning every individual has unique strengths and challenges. It is important to be mindful that not all behavioral and mental health concerns are visible.
To learn more and gain awareness for this month’s behavioral health topic see links below:
https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/
https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/wilmington-autism-services/
https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/aba-and-clinical-services-autism-society-of-nc/wilmington-aba-therapy/

Stress Hidden EffectsStress hormones don’t stay in your head—they affect your blood sugar.Cortisol raises glucose levels...
04/07/2026

Stress Hidden Effects
Stress hormones don’t stay in your head—they affect your blood sugar.
Cortisol raises glucose levels, even without diabetes.
• Unexpected glucose spikes
• Increased insulin resistance
👉 Stress quietly impacts your metabolism every day.

Stress is your body’s built-in alarm system.When life feels like “too much,” your brain flips a switch—your heart beats ...
04/05/2026

Stress is your body’s built-in alarm system.

When life feels like “too much,” your brain flips a switch—your heart beats faster, your muscles tighten, and you go on high alert.

A little stress can help you stay focused.
Too much, for too long, can wear you down.

Bottom line:
Stress = your body reacting to pressure.

Pay attention to it. Your body is trying to tell you something.

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected.Prevention starts with...
04/04/2026

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected.

Prevention starts with all of us—families, neighbors, educators, healthcare providers, and communities—working together to create environments where children can thrive.

✔️ Speak up when something doesn’t feel right
✔️ Support parents and caregivers
✔️ Listen to children and take them seriously
✔️ Be a safe, trusted adult in a child’s life

Small actions can make a lifelong difference.

Let’s commit to protecting childhood, strengthening families, and building a future where every child grows up safe and supported.

💙 Because protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.

💙

Stress AwarenessChronic stress keeps your body in constant “fight mode.”Over time, this leads to:• Elevated blood pressu...
04/03/2026

Stress Awareness
Chronic stress keeps your body in constant “fight mode.”
Over time, this leads to:
• Elevated blood pressure
• Increased risk of stroke
• Higher risk of heart disease
👉 Stress isn’t just mental—it’s cardiovascular.

Address

5917 Oleander Drive Suite 202
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12:30am

Telephone

+19107996262

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