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Stay informed with articles, health tips, and wellness guidance from our providers and clinical team. From seasonal health topics to preventive care strategies, our blog is designed to empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain optimal health.

Articles and Insights

Kaiser HMO Exchange Plan

Starting on January 1, 2018 the providers at Family Practice Center will be accepting the Kaiser HMO Exchange Plan. With the exit of the BCBS exchange products from the metro Atlanta area, we are committed...
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Exercise is Key

If there was a medication you could take that improved energy, sleep, libido, and confidence level all while reducing your risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis would you take it?  Great news, there...
Preventative Medicine
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Breast Cancer Awareness

Most of us know that October was breast cancer awareness month. Worldwide breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women. It is more common in developed countries and the survival rate are also...
Womens Health
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Emory Physician Preceptors

All 3 physicians at Family Practice Center are currently or have been Adjunct Professors of Medicine at Emory Medical School. We are honored to be asked to be teachers of Family Medicine at the top...
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Emory Physician Preceptors

Occasional Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Life is stressful for many of us and experiencing symptoms of worry, irritability, and fatigue related to this anxiety is common. However, people with anxiety disorder often...
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Could someone you know have ADD?

Could someone you know have ADD? Maybe they’re impulsive, inattentive or disorganized. People with inattention may procrastinate, may not complete tasks like homework or chores, or may frequently move from one uncompleted activity to another....
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Exercise as Medication

If there was a medication you could take that improved energy, sleep, libido, and confidence level all while reducing your risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis would you take it?  Great news, there...
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Sunburns

A painful and bothersome side effect of summers spent at beaches, lakes, and parks can be sunburn. Unfortunately, hours spent outside can result in red, painful skin. It is also possible to develop swelling and...
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Hepatitis C Screening

This is due to recently developed antiviral medications that can treat Hepatitis C effectively with few side effects. Thus, it is now recommended that anyone born between the years of 1945-1965 have
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Transitioning from Pediatrician to Primary Care

Many parents have questions about when is the appropriate time to transition their child’s care from the pediatrician to the primary care setting. The answer to this question is that this is a highly individualized...
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