Specialty Care
Stroke Awareness: How to Recognize and Prevent Them
May is Stroke Awareness Month. So we’re here to help our community learn the signs of a stroke and fill them in how on preventive care can play a major role in decreasing your risk of stroke. According to Medicare.gov, more than 800,000 strokes happen each year in the United States. Strokes are the fifth…
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 MoreHigh-Quality Rehabilitation Services in Macclenny
With our comprehensive Rehabilitation services, our goal is your complete recovery. Our highly rated therapists work directly with your primary doctor to create a therapy program that’s best for you. We offer: Physical Therapy to help you balance deficits, regain mobility, strengthening and pain management following surgery, hospital stays, period of illness or immobility. Occupational Therapy to…
Read MoreCardiology Services for Heart Disease Prevention at Dopson Family Medical Center
Every year in the United States, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. Heart disease is the leading source of death in both men and women and is becoming more prevalent among younger adults. February represents American Heart Health Month, and serves as the perfect opportunity to learn about the risks of heart…
Read MoreER, Urgent Care, or Primary Care? How to decide.
You’re sick or hurt — and you’re wondering where to go for treatment. With Baker County Medical Services in Macclenny, FL, you have three choices: Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Dopson Family Medical Center and Baker Rural Health Clinic.
Read MoreUrban v. Rural Hospitals: Study says common surgeries are often safer & cheaper in rural hospitals.
If a patient is looking for a safer and cheaper choice for common surgeries, where should he go? Should he make a visit to rural hospitals or urban hospitals? According to a 2016 study, common surgeries are often safer and more affordable in rural hospitals.
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