Wellness
How to Ease Worry and Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotion and is your body’s natural response to stress and stressful situations. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension that can be brought on by any number of situations from public speaking to concern about current events. Anxiety can cause many different symptoms and might affect how you feel and behave.…
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 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…
Read MoreHow to Stick To Your New Year’s Health Resolutions in 2020
A new year and a new decade is upon us and with that comes the wave of New Year’s Resolutions. It’s always easy to set lofty goals about all of the things we’ll change in the New Year, but keeping up with these resolutions can be a lot more difficult than we think. Instead of…
Read MoreYour Health is Our Primary Concern
You don’t have to travel far to find a caring physician who can manage the overall health of you and your family. At Dopson Family Medical Center, we’re committed to the health and well-being of the residents in our community. Establishing a primary care physician is one of the most important things you can do for…
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.
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