Jacqueline Phillips, MD

You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think that is great. Concussion research is booming and continues to shed light on traumatic brain injury, but also makes us realize that we have a lot to learn. Aside from wearing the appropriate safety gear for

Concierge Medicine offers a more intimate doctor-patient relationship through a more personal and individual relationship with your doctor. Most medical practices that offer medical concierge services will include: 24/7 triage and coordination of care for emergencies and medical emergencies Same day/next day appointments Complete physicals and medical exams performed in one location and in a

The ever-changing healthcare system has given rise to models of alternative medicine and medical practices. Some of these models are membership-based practices. With multiple names for doctors and doctor’s offices, it can be confusing or difficult to understand the differences. As a medical concierge practice, The Village Doctor offers high-quality, comprehensive care to individuals and

Traditional primary care physicians only spend about 15 minutes or less with each patient. This makes patients feel rushed and dissatisfied with the level of care they receive. Concierge medicine is an increasingly popular health care model that refocuses on individual patients and emphasizes preventive care. Read on to learn more about the benefits of

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans are like all personal savings accounts. However, the funds in these accounts can only be used strictly for qualified medical expenses, which cover everything from insurance deductibles and copays to supplies like bandages, crutches, and contact lenses. Is an FSA or HSA better than a

Concierge physicians offer their services directly to patients for an initial fee, which is generally paid monthly. They are often called direct primary care (DPC) or personalized medical service providers, but there are slight differences. Their services previously used to be common only among wealthy patients who could afford the fees, but in recent years,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine agree that new COVID-19 mRNA vaccines should be offered to pregnant and lactating people who are eligible for vaccination. You can weigh the benefits and risks with your doctor. Now that COVID-19 vaccines

Have you been wondering when you will get the coronavirus vaccine, where to get it, and what to expect? Here is a summary of everything you need to know. You will receive a letter, phone call, email, or text message inviting you to an appointment. When you show up for your vaccination appointment, the CDC

There are now several at-home testing options for COVID-19. This includes home collection kits that are then sent to a lab for analysis, as well as some new rapid tests where you get your results at-home within minutes. As with other antigen tests, a small percentage of positive and negative results from this test may