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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

    Build a trusted relationship with a primary care physician
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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

    Child Using Tissue
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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

    Learn the difference between family medicine and internal medicine.
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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. Here are 5 things you need to know before you make the decision. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: find a doctor, PCP, primary care doctor, primary care physician

    Here are 5 things you need to know before choosing a 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. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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

    doctor appointment calendar

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