January Is Quit Smoking Month: Here’s How to Take the First Step
Tobacco takes over 8 million lives annually. In Missouri, it affects over 1 million adults and kids. No one wants to be a statistic in tobacco-related fatalities. What if this…
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Nurse Practitioner Week
Nurse practitioner is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States. More than 266,000 Americans qualify to serve as a nurse practitioner. By 2032, this number will increase…
The Importance of Sports Safety and Preventing Injuries for Young Athletes
The benefits of youth sports are undeniable. A child that's involved in playing sports is 92% less likely to do drugs and 80% less likely to get pregnant. They're also…
Why Are Sports and School Physicals Important Before School Starts?
The fall sports season is around the corner and it is time to schedule your annual physical. Did you know that more than 57% of high school students participate in at…
How Do I Find a VA Primary Care Provider
Far too many Americans are putting off their overall health care. Did you know that more than 100 million Americans do not have a primary care provider (PCP)? This means…
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Everything You Need to Look for When Selecting a Primary Care Doctor
Did you know that the United States has the lowest life expectancy among other wealthy nations? On average, Americans are dying at 76 years old. In comparable countries, people are…
Which Health Services Are a Part of Primary Care?
Did you know that a growing number of Americans are declining primary care? According to a recent survey, more than 100 million Americans are not seeing a primary care physician…