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Telemedicine and Primary Care

Telemedicine refers to clinical services provided online by a healthcare professional to a patient who is in a different location. These services can include videoconferencing, email, text, and online patient portals. Since the pandemic, the use of telehealth has increased significantly. A survey conducted in 2022 showed that over 52% of American adults reported using telemedicine at least once for their healthcare, as opposed to less than 2% in 2018. While many patients are willing to embrace...

Can Primary Care Take Care of My Geriatric Needs?

As we get older, our health needs tend to change — sometimes drastically. Here’s how your primary care provider can customize your plan of care, so you can continue to enjoy optimal health as you age. Everyone knows kids have special medical considerations as they grow and develop. But older people have unique needs, too — and that’s where geriatric care can help.  A family care doctor is trained to address the needs of all family members at every stage of life. In fact, with access to your...

The Benefits of Preventive Care: How Primary Care Doctors in Maryland Can Help You Stay Healthy

The Benefits of Preventive Care: How Primary Care Doctors in Maryland Can Help You Stay Healthy In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook our health amidst our busy schedules. However, First Medical Associates believes that prioritizing preventive care is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions. Primary care doctors play a pivotal role in promoting preventive care and ensuring their patients stay healthy. Here are some of the...

Maryland Doctors’ Holiday Health Guide

Maryland Doctors' Holiday Health Guide The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it can also bring about a fair share of stress, overindulgence, and health challenges. At First Medical Associates, our local doctors understand the importance of maintaining your health during this festive time. To help you navigate the holiday season with your well-being in mind, we've put together a holiday health guide. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find expert advice,...

Avoid Migraine Triggers: Advice From Our Family Care Physicians

What if you could stop your migraines before they started? By avoiding triggers, you can gain control over your migraines, and our family physicians want to give you advice on how to do just that. Suffering from a migraine can be painful and incapacitating. While finding appropriate treatment for your migraines is important, it is also important to discover and control the triggers that can set off migraines in you. Below is some advice from our family care physicians at Doctors First on how...