
08/10/2023
This job isn’t easy and some days you just want to throw in the towel; but then something like this happens. A THANK YOU card, gift and most importantly a reminder of why we do what we do! 🩷🩵🤍❤️💙🧡💜💛💚❣️
"Partnering with adults to optimize current and future health." Established in Wilmington October We are a Primary Care medical practice.
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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.
This job isn’t easy and some days you just want to throw in the towel; but then something like this happens. A THANK YOU card, gift and most importantly a reminder of why we do what we do! 🩷🩵🤍❤️💙🧡💜💛💚❣️
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Even as an adult you have to worry about vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccines for adults based on age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, travel destinations and sexual activity. Check with your health care provider's office to learn which vaccine you may need.
The CDC recommends:
(1) To prevent the flu, annual flu vaccination for everyone ages 6 months or older.
(2) Adults ages 19 to 59 receive the hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine also is recommended for adults 60 and older who have risk factors for hepatitis B. It is not specifically recommended for those age 60 and older without known risk factors.
(3) HPV vaccine for girls and boys ages 11 or 12. Teens and young adults who begin the vaccine series later, at ages 15 to 26, should receive three doses of the vaccine.
(4) A pneumococcal vaccine - Pneumococcal disease causes infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections.
(5) Shingrix for healthy adults age 50 and older. It's given in two doses. While not life-threatening, shingles can be very painful.
(6) Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap). Tdap can protect you from lockjaw (tetanus), whooping cough (pertussis) and diphtheria, which can lead to breathing problems. A booster is recommended every 10 years.
For more information:
Get CDC recommended immunization schedules for people of all ages.
Happy Birthday! NP Wingate! 😳🤗🎉
The CDC reports nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. When spending extended time outdoors, consider:
(1) staying in the shade
(2) wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved shirt
(3) applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher (even on cloudy days) and reapplying every 2 hours and don't forget your feet, ears and neck.
Practicing good skin protection can lower your chances of getting skin cancer and protect your skin from sun damage, The wrinkles and age spots.
Ask your Primary Care Provider for a skin check at least annually.
Wilmington office starting to feel like home again. We have taken over the full office at 5917 Oleander Dr. ☺️🎉
Get your tickets now for Annual fashion show!
Do you need fire alarms in your house?
Our offices will be closed Monday July 3rd & Tuesday July 4th! Please be safe and enjoy the holiday!
Our patients are better then your patients ❤️☺️
Mental disorders affect men and women. According to the CDC, men are also more likely to die by su***de than women. Certain symptoms may be more common in men than women. Men are less likely to seek mental health treatment than women. Recognizing the signs of a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it can be.
Symptoms may include:
• Anger, irritability or aggressiveness
• Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
• Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge
• Increased worry or feeling stressed
• Misuse of alcohol, drugs, or both
• Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness
• Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
• Engaging in high-risk activities
• Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause
• Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior
• Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family, or social life
• Unusual thinking or behaviors that concern other people
• Thoughts of death or su***de or su***de attempts
Call 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline or
Contact a trusted Provider, friend or spiritual leader
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Love to read the kind words from patients!❤️❤️❤️
Hope everyone had a GREAT first day of summer 🌞
Make sure to call or send portal message if you need something!
Happy Birthday month Taylor & Juliana! 🎉🥳
June is men’s health month, and historically men have hesitated to seek out medical attention whether that be for a known concern or generalized wellness check-ups. Because of this, men are less likely to have preventative screenings which can detect medical issues sooner rather than later! Early detection leads to early treatment and improved overall health and wellbeing.
So, first things first, lifestyle modifications are the keystone to improved health. Start by setting goals, whether that be to lose weight, gain muscle, eat more vegetables, cut out sugary beverages…whatever it may be pick a small achievable goal, stick with it for 30 days, and then add another, and in time, you will see some amazing health benefits. An easy place to start is by tweaking your diet. These days everyone is in such a rush that fast food and processed items are at the heart of many people’s diet, but the fresher and greener your diet, the better. Additionally, cutting back on alcohol (recommended intake is no more than 2 drinks daily for a man), and increasing healthy fermented foods like sauerkraut can improved cholesterol and blood sugar readings. Again, whatever you pick, pick one, do it for a month, and it is more likely to stick for life! And finally, do your research, ask your provider, and get educated about your risks and ways to prevent disease.
Stay tuned for recommendations related to prevention!
More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their quality of life.
Over 50% of men in their 60s and as many as 90% in their 70s or older have symptoms of an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Each year approximately 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 34,000 will die of it this year.
Prostatitis is an issue for men of all ages and is the most common prostate problem for men under age 50.
Have you seen your healthcare provider this year?
To request an appointment go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVaxcR3W4dPFhwkwW9q1_DN7neeG9pkvc-ueMiJ4Efd-756A/viewform
Nearly half U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension and only 25% of them have the condition under control. Because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, many people are not even aware that they have it. High blood pressure puts people at risk for heart disease and strokes and about 90% of Americans will develop high blood pressure at some point in their lives. Hypertension is largely preventable and many of the risks are controllable with lifestyle changes. Risks that are controllable include obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, too much sodium, unhealthy diet and too little potassium. Do you know your blood pressure reading?
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare genetic disease. CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group.
Today, because of improved medical treatments and care, more than half of people with CF are age 18 and older. Many people with CF can expect to live healthy lives into their 40s and beyond.
Approximately 1000 new cases of CF are diagnosed every year.
For more information:
ResearchCon is April 26 - 27 Learn and discuss the latest in cystic fibrosis-related science, research, clinical care, and lived experience alongside members of the CF community, researchers, and clinicians. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Ha...
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Free items, such as allergy medication, first aid supplies, vitamins and cough and cold medication will be distributed during the event.
Look at Nicole Ely FNP getting it done on her first week with PCC. (We had permission to post Pt picture) everyone is happy to have her on the team! 😀
Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Of all cancers, CRC will take the most lives of people under age 50 by 2030. If you're between ages 45 to 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer.
Other risk factors:
You may need to get screened before age 45 years if colorectal cancer runs in your family.
Having certain types of polyps (growths) inside the colon
Smoking ci******es
Being overweight or having obesity
Not getting enough physical activity
Drinking too much alcohol
Having inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or other health conditions that cause chronic (long-term) problems with the small intestine and colon
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Welcoming Nicole Ely March 20th!
Spring Forward Saturday, March 12th
Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight savings time or daylight time, or summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 12, 2023 than the day before.
Starting in mid March our Bolivia office is open Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays for in person visits. Still virtual availability on Tuesdays & Fridays for sick visits. 😉
Sorry for the photo dump.. finally got back into our instagram after 3 years. Didn’t realize it was reposting to our FB. 😂
Hope everyone’s day was filled with L❤️ve!
Can you believe some of this kids never had oysters or carved a pumpkin.. PCC teaches all the life things. 🎃
12 work days of Christmas.🎄🎁🎁
Little team building and stress releasing!!
This winter we said good-bye to Alexia. She came to us after just starting in the RN program and now she is working her first RN job back home.
Our current Wilmington location. Unit 202 @ 5917 Oleander Dr.
Holiday fun and crafting at our favorite place!
5917 Oleander Drive Suite 202
Wilmington, NC
28403
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Tuesday | 7:30am - 4pm |
Wednesday | 7:30am - 4pm |
Thursday | 7:30am - 4pm |
Friday | 8am - 12:30am |
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