by Allison Edwards | Mar 8, 2020 | Blog, Clinic & Community News, Health & Wellness, Newsletter
Hello KCDPC Members! I really want to make sure that you know how we plan to serve you as COVID-19 spreads through our community, so I’ve put together this blog post to explain what you can expect from us over the next few weeks to months. First of all: you...
by Allison Edwards | Feb 28, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Anyone watching the news of late is probably totally freaked out by the Coronavirus. But should we be? While most stories cover the basics — like taking basic care of yourself and your loved ones (sleeping well, eating well, etc.), washing your hands a lot,...
by Allison Edwards | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Health & Wellness
Medical name: upper respiratory infection, acute bronchitis, laryngitis Major symptoms: congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, hoarseness, fatigue, overall feeling crummy, occasional low-grade fever Caused by: viruses about 85% of the time (rhinovirus,...
by Allison Edwards | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Health & Wellness
Medical name: influenza Major symptoms: body aches, fevers and chills, and generally feeling terrible (usually not associated with upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea). Caused by: three varieties of influenza — influenza A, B and C. Influenza A varieties are...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 2, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Policy & Economics
This blog is written by one of our colleagues in the KC metro, Connie Jabara, who takes care of our patients when they come to us asking: “So what do you recommend for insurance?” We all feel it. Insurance premiums keep going up, and networks getting smaller making it...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 27, 2019 | Health & Wellness
I learned in medical school and residency that the most significant reason for the increase in human lifespan is not doctors, not advancements in medications or surgeries, but in public health. There were 10 public health measures in the 20th century that are directly...
