At the first signs of a cough, sneezing, runny nose, and shivers, you know you’re coming down with something. But is it influenza (the flu) or just the common cold? Since the flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart based on your symptoms alone. However, recognizing
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High Blood Pressure: Common Symptoms To Look Out For
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition among millions of Americans that, if left untreated, increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems. High blood pressure affects the body’s arteries by making the heart work harder to pump blood, which exerts too much force against the artery
LEARN MOREUnderstanding the Symptoms of Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects the health and day-to-day function of more than 26 million people of all ages and walks of life in the United States. If you or a loved one have asthma, the more you know about it, the better you can manage it. Let’s talk about the signs
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Testing for sexually transmitted infections is more common than you think, as STIs continue as a leading health problem in the United States. Thankfully, STI tests are easy and easy to access. Here’s what your primary health care provider wants you to know about testing, so you and your loved ones remain safe and protected
LEARN MOREWhere Can I Find a Doctor Who Understands My Needs?
There’s no getting around it. Medical care has become less personable, less accessible, and more expensive for most people. This is true no matter where you live in the United States. Dr. Chuck Dugan, who is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner, established Dugan Family Medicine precisely to remedy this problem. It is
LEARN MOREYour Guide to Telehealth Primary Care: How It Works and Why You Need It
Very often, the thing that keeps people from getting the high-quality, timely primary healthcare they need is an inconvenience. A primary care visit usually begins with you having to call your doctor’s office when you’re ill or have a medical concern and trying to schedule an appointment time that works for both you and your
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When you or a loved one is ill, it can be hard to leave home or work and spend time at an urgent care clinic or doctor’s office. Telehealth is often the perfect solution to this problem. Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, is a relatively new concept that allows patients to receive the comprehensive, high-quality
LEARN MOREWhere Can I See a Doctor that Understands My Needs?
We know – you’re looking for a primary care provider who doesn’t just treat you like a number. You want a doctor who listens to you, doesn’t rush you through your visit, and answers all of your questions in a way that you can comprehend what they’re saying, and not just throwing around medical jargon.
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Dugan Family Medicine brings you up-to-date news about the latest developments in family medicine and telehealth, as well as news about our practice. If you would like to talk to Dr. Dugan about your condition or a treatment you’ve heard about, use our convenient online patient portal to request an appointment or call our office
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