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“Let Us Begin” – SOULFUL Insights
As this season of SOUL Food Salon ends, I wanted to leave you all with some parting thoughts. This past year has been like no other in our lives. There was uncertainty, isolation and fear mixed with
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
Why is Quality Sleep so Important?
Sleep. In my opinion, sleep should be a vital sign. Along with heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and pain – sleep is so essential to so many systems in our body, it’s importance cannot be understated. Good
What are the Benefits of Concierge Medicine and What does it Cover?
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
How Might I Reduce my Chronic Hand Pain?
Pain in the hands is a pretty common complaint that will bring patients to be evaluated. Most times, pain in the hands can be indicative of arthritis, but not always. Sometimes, you can experience pain due to nerve
Hello, Friends of TVD! On this Memorial Day weekend we have much to be thankful for and much to reflect on. As is tradition, let us pause and remember and honor the men and women who died while
Is Concierge Medicine the same as Direct Primary Care?
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
Reasons Why Concierge Care Produces Better Health Outcomes
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
Is Concierge Medicine FSA or HSA Eligible?
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
What is a Concierge Doctor and What Do They Do?
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
Hello, Friends of TVD! “Americans who are fully vaccinated can go without masks or physical distancing in many cases”, announced the CDC this week, as Spring keeps springing, and the local COVID news continues to improve. Note that
Things You Didn’t Know About Concierge Medicine
With the huge increase in the number of concierge medicine practices, many patients are trying to learn as much as they can about concierge medicine and how it can work for them. In this article, we’ll explore the
Pregnancy and COVID-19 Pandemic, What Is Safe?
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
COVID-19 Vaccine: Before, During, and After Your Appointment
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
What we know about At-Home Covid-19 tests
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.
“Let Us Begin” – SOULFUL Insights
As this season of SOUL Food Salon ends, I wanted to leave you all with some parting thoughts. This
You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think
Why is Quality Sleep so Important?
Sleep. In my opinion, sleep should be a vital sign. Along with heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and pain
What are the Benefits of Concierge Medicine and What does it Cover?
Concierge Medicine offers a more intimate doctor-patient relationship through a more personal and individual relationship with your doctor. Most medical
How Might I Reduce my Chronic Hand Pain?
Pain in the hands is a pretty common complaint that will bring patients to be evaluated. Most times, pain in
Hello, Friends of TVD! On this Memorial Day weekend we have much to be thankful for and much to reflect
Is Concierge Medicine the same as Direct Primary Care?
The ever-changing healthcare system has given rise to models of alternative medicine and medical practices. Some of these models are
Reasons Why Concierge Care Produces Better Health Outcomes
Traditional primary care physicians only spend about 15 minutes or less with each patient. This makes patients feel rushed and
Is Concierge Medicine FSA or HSA Eligible?
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans are like all personal savings accounts. However, the funds in
What is a Concierge Doctor and What Do They Do?
Concierge physicians offer their services directly to patients for an initial fee, which is generally paid monthly. They are often
Hello, Friends of TVD! “Americans who are fully vaccinated can go without masks or physical distancing in many cases”, announced
Things You Didn’t Know About Concierge Medicine
With the huge increase in the number of concierge medicine practices, many patients are trying to learn as much as
Pregnancy and COVID-19 Pandemic, What Is Safe?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for
COVID-19 Vaccine: Before, During, and After Your Appointment
Have you been wondering when you will get the coronavirus vaccine, where to get it, and what to expect? Here
What we know about At-Home Covid-19 tests
There are now several at-home testing options for COVID-19. This includes home collection kits that are then sent to a
