Putting Family in Family Medicine

Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, but chronic stress can significantly harm both physical and mental health. April serves as Stress Awareness Month to help people recognize stress in their lives and learn effective ways to manage it.

Every year on the fourth Tuesday of March, the American Diabetes Association observes American Diabetes Alert Day a reminder that diabetes often develops silently and that early detection can change lives. As family medicine providers, we want to use this day to encourage screening, prevention, and small lifestyle steps that can dramatically reduce risk.

Sore throat is a common symptom that brings many people into the office. One of the concerns patients have is strep throat. It’s a bacterial infection that affects the tonsils and the back of the throat and can be spread easily through respiratory mechanisms such as droplets. The culprit is a bacteria called Group A Streptococcus.