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Stroke Awareness Month — enacting better protocols can save lives

The reality when it comes to strokes? The closest hospital is not always the best option.

What is Primary Care?

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

I'm With the Band: Eight Things I Learned as a Traveling PT

Traveling the world as a physical therapist for rock stars has taught me what's most important to keep healthy. Here are the eight things I've learned.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Health Insurance 101

In this episode we’ll take a look at what health insurance is, the different types of insurance available and some tips for picking the kind that’s right for our needs. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance industry Dorane helps us answer many of the common and confusing questions abou

Sticker shock: Secrets of hospital billing revealed

Hospital charges are closely guarded secrets, but not anymore. KRQE News 13 has compiled a first-ever comparison of actual patient charges from all 44 New Mexico hospitals. And what it shows is a b…

Acute Care Pediatric Nephrology WHAT CAN I DO?

The call was one received ever so often for this fledgling nephrology service on the small island A ...

Meet Neph Sim: A Mobile-Friendly Nephrology Teaching Tool

Neph Sim (click to access the tool) is a mobile-friendly nephrology teaching tool designed for medical students, residents, and fellows ...

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...

The 28 highest paying specialties for doctors

Even the lowest earning medical specialty on our list earns $125,700 more than the national average annual income of $73,300.

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

Find a Physician or Provider

Little Company of Mary NetworkLittle Company of Mary Health Providers (LCMHP) is a partnership between 180 Chicagoland area physicians and Little Company of Mary Hospital. LCMHP's physicians are committed to providing you and your family with compassionate and expert care. This dedicated team of physicians pursue a mission of healingThe health plans listed for each physician are only to be used as a guide…

Study: Age of physician may increase patient mortality risk

The age of a physician may increase a patient's risk of dying in the hospital, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.

Why health plan enrollees want to scream

They can buy coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis but deductibles aren't getting any smaller.

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

Your Doctors Still Aren't Working Together

Your Doctors Still Aren't Working TogetherAmarillo medical clinic aims to provide the solutionThere is new research showing that many primary care providers (family doctors) are still slow to adopt new recommendations for treating low back pain.The days of your doctors actually working...