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It’s Never Been Easier to Find a Primary Care Doctor

August 23, 2017

Think you don’t have time to visit a primary care physician (PCP)? Your PCP is an essential part of your health care team.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: checkups, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle, PCP, Primary care
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When Should Your Child Stay Home from School Sick?

May 4, 2017

How do you know when it’s time to keep your child home sick, or when they’re well enough to head to the classroom?Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Pediatrics

Tagged with: family doctor, Kids and illness, PCP, pediatrics
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Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Difference?

February 18, 2017

Understand the differences between family medicine and internal medicine and how you can choose the type of primary care doctor that's right for you.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: disease, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, PCP, primary care physician
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5 Tips for Choosing a Primary Care Doctor

September 13, 2016

Finding a primary care physician (PCP) is a personal process. What are 5 things you need to know before you make the decision?Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: find a doctor, PCP, primary care doctor, primary care physician
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Medical Mondays: Primary Care

January 18, 2016

Learn more about the importance of having a primary care physician and routine checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: doctor appointment, medical mondays, PCP, Primary care
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Types of Health Insurance Plans

November 15, 2014

Learn about the difference between HMO, POS, EPO, and PPO health insurance coverage options, and find out which one would be best for you and your family.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, co-payment, EPO, Exclusive Provider Organization, health care reform, health insurance, Health Maintenance Organization, HMO, ObamaCare, PCP, Point of Service Plan, POS, PPO, Preferred Provider Organization, primary care physician
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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Doctor Visits

February 7, 2014

Learn more about how to make your doctor visit more meaningful by following these easy tips.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: doctor appointment, health screening, medication, PCP, physician, yearly checkup