Resources

Memory Loss in the Elderly: When to Seek Help

A little forgetfulness happens to all of us from time to time; usually, it’s nothing to worry about. Other times, memory loss can be a sign of a more serious underlying issue, including dementia. Here’s when to have your memory issues evaluated. A little memory loss or forgetfulness happens to us all as we get older: You forget where you placed the keys. You can’t remember the name of a new coworker or neighbor. In most instances, these minor lapses are nothing to worry about. But when memory...

Why Early Diagnosis Of Arthritis From Our Primary Care Physicians Is So Important

Arthritis can be debilitating and painful, and it can also be a symptom of a more serious illness. Here we outline how prompt medical care can help prevent serious disability and improve your quality of life. When you experience joint pain, your first thought might not be arthritis. You may chalk it up to an injury, sleeping awkwardly, or just the aches and pains associated with getting older. When unexplained joint pain persists beyond a few days, you need to have it evaluated by your primary...

Navigating Insurance and Primary Care in Maryland

Navigating Insurance and Primary Care in Maryland: What You Need to Know Understanding your health insurance plan may seem confusing, but the top primary doctors in Maryland, at First Medical Associates, want to make sure you know how to navigate your insurance plan and understand the various terms used, so you have no unexpected costs. Insurance plans are all different, they all determine which providers you can see and how much you are going to pay. The following terms are all important to...

Why Do I Need Preventive Health Screenings?

Everyone knows it’s important to go to the doctor when you’re sick, but it’s just as important to see the doctor at least once a year even if you feel good. Sometimes symptoms don’t appear until the final stages, and early diagnosis can be a lifesaver. When you have a packed schedule of work and family, your own needs sometimes get pushed to the back burner. But you can’t take care of everything that you need to if you’re not healthy. The following preventive health screenings are important to...

How Yoga Fights Back Against Arthritis

Yoga can complement arthritis treatment from your primary care physician by improving your physical symptoms and reduce the stress surrounding your condition. Yoga describes more than 100 different practices but usually describes an exercise and mind system during which you move through a series of standing, seated, and reclined poses while focusing on the breath. Yoga involves strengthening and stretching, as well as relaxation, all of which are extremely beneficial to those with arthritis....

Navigating Insurance and Primary Care in Maryland

May 12, 2023 | Primary Care

Telemedicine and Primary Care

May 4, 2023 | Primary Care, Telehealth

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 the use of telemedicine services, there are still many primary care doctors that are not offering the services. However, a group of Maryland doctors, First Medical Associates, has embraced the future and offers their patients telemedicine options.

The Importance of Preventative Care: Tips from Maryland’s Leading Primary Care Physicians

Apr 17, 2023 | Family Care, Primary Care

Most people only think about going to the doctor when they feel sick or hurt. Unfortunately, they are missing out on the benefits of preventive healthcare. The key to staying healthy is to prevent illness, disease, and other health problems by seeking preventive care. If you see a doctor regularly for routine screenings, they can detect any potential health problems early before they spread or get worse, which means treatment outcomes are better and cheaper.

Do You Have These Telltale Signs of Depression?

Dec 8, 2022 | Mental Health, Primary Care

Depression affects millions of Americans, yet many people never seek treatment. In part, that may be because recognizing the symptoms of depression isn’t always easy. Here’s what to look for and how we can help. Millions of Americans suffer from depression, a serious...