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Stay Safe and Limit the Spread of COVID-19
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. As of November 2020, there are almost 12.5 million cases here in the U.S. You can view the COVID-19 dashboard managed by Johns Hopkins University to see the number of cases in the U.S. broken down by state. Symptoms of COVID-19 Those with COVID-19…
Read MoreWhy Getting Your Annual Flu Shot is Important
Millions of people get the flu each year, and many people are hospitalized or experience life-threatening complications. One of the best ways to protect yourself from contracting the virus is to get your annual flu shot. “There’s an often circulated myth that you can actually get the flu from the vaccine,” says Dr. Kyle Knabb…
Read MoreBaker Rural Health Clinic Welcomes Taylor Fraser Parker, ARNP
Please join us in welcoming Taylor Fraser Parker, ARNP, to Baker Rural Health Clinic. Taylor brings more than six years of nursing experience to the Baker Rural Health Clinic team. Patients will benefit from her comprehensive background in critical care, cardiology, surgery, and pediatrics. Taylor graduated from South University in 2017 with an MS in…
Read MoreNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! During this month, we help raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage our patients and community to make healthy lifestyle changes. The NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) designated this year’s theme to focus on taking care of youth who have diabetes.. According to the…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection saves lives!
Did you know that, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? Experts estimate that there will be more than 276,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s…
Read MoreWhy Getting an Annual Female Exam is Important
As a woman, the thought of getting an annual female exam can cause some anxiety. Sometimes, we avoid scheduling the appointment altogether! But it’s incredibly important not to put this off. Your annual female exam is an essential part of preventive care and maintaining your health throughout every stage of life. During your appointment, you…
Read MoreWhy Your Child Needs a Physical Each Year
Has your child had their back-to-school physical yet? While physicals are only required when first enrolling in a Florida school, an annual physical reinforces the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Your doctor can assess growth, discuss important milestones, and provide any required immunizations during a back-to-school physical. Annual check-ups are more important than ever to…
Read MoreWhat Are the Advantages of Seeing an Orthopedic Doctor in Macclenny?
Orthopedic care provides diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of injuries or disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. According to the United States Bone and Joint Initiative, Musculoskeletal diseases like trauma, back pain, and arthritis affect nearly half of people 18 and older and three-quarters of people 65 and older. While your primary care…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Primary Care Doctor?
Your primary care doctor is often the first point of contact for non-emergency medical needs such as check-ups, common illnesses, screenings, and immunizations. They specialize in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing a wide variety of medical conditions and can come from family medicine or internal medicine backgrounds. “Establishing a relationship with a primary care doctor…
Read MoreManaging Stress & Anxiety During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us at home, wondering when life will return to normal with feelings of stress and anxiety affecting more and more people. According to The American Institute of Stress, some signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety include: Headaches Lethargy Digestive issues Loss of appetite Nervousness and restlessness Feelings of…
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