It goes without saying that heart health is of critical importance. However, many people may not understand just how crucial it is to be proactive when it comes to promoting good heart health and fighting off potential heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. According to statistics collected by the American Heart Association, one American dies from heart disease every 39 seconds. That’s why we wanted to take some time to answer a few...
Diagnostic testing is an essential part of the healthcare process. Here at Family Practice Center, we use different types of diagnostic tests to assess whether a patient has a specific health condition, biomarker, or genetic predisposition. Our healthcare providers use these tests to diagnose new conditions or illnesses, monitor existing ones, determine the effectiveness of certain medications or treatments, and much more. One of the ways Family Practice Center...
Here at Family Practice Center, everything we do is a team effort. Our entire medical staff, from our healthcare providers and office team and everyone in-between, works in concert in an effort to provide the very best care possible to every patient we see. With this in mind, we wanted to take some time to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of one of our providers, Laura Holmes, medical scribe. Laura is originally from Powder Springs, Georgia. She has...
The status of our health can change in small and subtle ways over time. That’s why it’s important to be proactive when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle and monitoring our physical health. This is especially true as we age and the risk of developing certain medical conditions increases. Prostate cancer is one such health concern that men should keep in mind as the years go on. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in America, a time to spread awareness...
With the calendar turning from August to September, summer is officially a thing of the past. Understanding the value of preventative medicine is always important, but some seasons are even more demanding than others. With this in mind, the healthcare providers here at Family Practice Center wanted to share some helpful information on some of the most essential immunizations for patients this fall. The most notable immunization for the fall season is a flu shot....
