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  • Telemedicine vs. Office Visits: Which One Do You Need?

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    By: STEPHANIE MCKENNEY GROFF, D.O. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPCP has expanded our telemedicine services to give more people access to safe, convenient healthcare. Many of our patients have come to appreciate telemedicine as an alternative to office visits, receiving care in the privacy of their homes. The American Academy of Family…

  • Spring-clean Your Way to Better Health

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    By: ARLENE CABRERA, FNP-C Spring-cleaning is a good way to greet the arrival of warm weather after being cooped up indoors for months. It’s a time to declutter and purge, but it also has real health benefits, from boosting your immune system to reducing stress. Before you pick up a broom, see how making your…

  • Telemedicine: Fast, Convenient Care

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    By: ARIEL WARDEN-JARRETT, M.D., FAAFP, Clinical Director, After Hours Telemedicine At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPCP expanded our telemedicine services to give more patients access to safe healthcare. Since then, many of our patients have come to appreciate telemedicine as a fast, convenient alternative to office visits. Telemedicine allows you and your provider…

  • Three Ways MPCP Makes Care Better for You

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     A message from MPCP CEO Colleen Ceradini Maryland Primary Care Physicians makes it easier for you to get great care – when and where you need it. Here are three ways we make healthcare more convenient for you and your family. MPCP offers a variety of appointments to fit your busy schedule. Being accessible…

  • Careful with the Caffeine

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    By: PAUL CHITE, M.D. For most adults, caffeine helps us wake up in the morning and gives us a pleasant boost during the day. There are a variety of available caffeinated products to suit any taste, from tea and coffee to energy drinks and chocolate. Caffeine is a stimulant, and its effects increase with the…

  • 8 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health from Toxic Social Media

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    By: OLIVIA COOK, CRNP, FNP-BC Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, as well as keep up with news and the latest dance craze. While social media is a positive part of many of our lives, this 24/7 connection also has risks for our emotional well-being. In fact, a survey…

  • How Depression Affects Men, Women and Teens

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    By: CECILY AGCAOILI, M.D. In recent months, I’ve seen an increased number of patients with symptoms of depression. The Covid pandemic, inflation, war and political turmoil, increased work and home responsibilities — it’s enough to upset anyone’s emotional balance. Often, my patients report an upsetting life event, like the death of a loved one, a…

  • Should I Be Worried About Heart Disease?

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    By: SERINA J. LEWIS, M.D. Do you know if you’re at risk for heart disease? It’s the #1 cause of death, but many people have no clue if they’re at risk for it. In this case, ignorance isn’t bliss, it could be deadly. When it comes to your risk for heart disease, there are things…

  • ADHD: Not Just for Kids

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    By: SNEHA SHETH, M.D. When you hear the term ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), do you imagine a noisy child bouncing from room to room, making a mess as they go? ADHD is often diagnosed in childhood, but about 4% of adults also deal with it. Among adults, Millennials have the highest rate of ADHD,…

  • YIKES! I’m Too Young to Have High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

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    By: DANIEL LAMPHIER, M.D. When you hear “high blood pressure” and “diabetes,” do you think of health problems your parents or grandparents may have? Unfortunately, a growing number of young adults are dealing with these dangerous conditions. In fact, Millennials (born 1981-1996) are now being diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes at greater rates…