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A breakdown of the newly approved RSV immunizations

November 10, 2023 • 5:43 p.m.

Throughout 2023, three injections offering protection against RSV were approved. Learn more about each type and what, if any, might be right for you and your loved ones.

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Certain flu shots can better protect older adults

October 27, 2022 • 4:44 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp

Flu is ripping through our community. Now is the time to get vaccinated! If you are an older adult, you should know that some flu vaccines offer you better protection than others.

Stethoscope, red heart, and paper cutout figures of a family arranged on a light blue background, symbolizing comprehensive family health care and preventive medical services

Family Medicine: Your One Stop Shop

October 7, 2021 • 8:49 a.m. by Dr. Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe

Family medicine providers are trained in many areas of medicine and can provide comprehensive care for you, your children, your parents and your entire family.

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What is a Family Physician?

August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.

Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more.

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