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Navigating Healthcare Choices in Maryland: ER, Urgent Care, and Primary Doctor

Navigating Healthcare Choices in Maryland: ER, Urgent Care, and Primary Doctor Navigating the healthcare landscape can be a difficult process, especially when faced with an unexpected medical situation. At First Medical Associates, individuals have several options when seeking medical care. Understanding the differences between the emergency room (ER), urgent care, and primary doctor can help you make informed decisions about your healthcare needs. In this blog, we will explore the...

Our Family Care Physicians Offer 10 Tips for Healthy Aging

Healthy aging begins now. Take steps to ensure your independence and good health today, and for years to come. Here’s how. When you make your health a priority, you’re investing in your own future. Taking care of yourself today, with the help of our team at Doctors First, can go a long way in preserving your independence for many years to come. September is Healthy AgingⓇ Month, so we’d like to recognize it with some strategies to put you on the path to enjoying your golden years. Our...

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...

New Year, Healthier You: Setting Realistic Health Goals for 2025

Walk-in clinics in Frederick, MD, and Silver Spring, MD As we welcome 2025, many of us are inspired to make positive changes in our lives. Setting health goals is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, and for good reason. Prioritizing your health can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. At First Medical Associates Primary Care Centers, with nine locations across Maryland, our dedicated team is here to help you turn those resolutions into lasting habits.Why Setting Realistic Goals...

Why First Medical Associates is Your Go-To Walk-In Clinic for Convenient, Quality Care

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a health care provider that offers both quality care and convenience is more important than ever. Whether you're feeling under the weather or need to address a non-emergency health issue, walk-in clinics provide a practical solution. First Medical Associates, with multiple locations across Maryland, is proud to offer walk-in services that combine the accessibility of urgent care with the continuity and personalized attention of your primary care doctor.Why...

New Year, Healthier You: Setting Realistic Health Goals for 2025

Jan 10, 2025 | Primary Care

Why First Medical Associates is Your Go-To Walk-In Clinic for Convenient, Quality Care

Nov 26, 2024 | Family Care, Mental Health, Primary Care

The Connection Between Sore Throats and Seasonal Changes

Nov 7, 2024 | Asthma Care, Family Care, Primary Care

Primary Care Doctor in Silver Spring, MD As the seasons shift many people find themselves battling common ailments, one of which is the sore throat. This discomfort can be a nuisance, but understanding its connection to seasonal changes can help you manage and prevent...

Cultivating Value-Based Care Excellence: Maryland Doctors Leading the Way

Nov 29, 2023 | Family Care, Mental Health, Primary Care

Cultivating Value-Based Care Excellence: Maryland Doctors Leading the Way In an ever-evolving healthcare world, a huge shift is underway. Traditional fee-for-service models are giving way to value-based care, where quality and outcomes take precedence over quantity....

Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression: When to Seek Professional Help in Maryland

Oct 21, 2023 | Family Care, Mental Health, Primary Care

Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression: When to Seek Professional Help in Maryland Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. First Medical Associates healthcare professionals...

How Yoga Fights Back Against Arthritis

May 24, 2018 | 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...