让PCP成为你健康计划的一部分

卡尔是一个丈夫, father and learning experience designer who takes good care of himself by working out regularly and eating healthy.

He has never been hospitalized or had any type of surgery. In fact, he hadn’t even been to visit a doctor in two years. So, he was surprised to learn that he was suffering from high blood pressure.

A routine blood pressure check at a health fair registered higher than recommended and motivated Karl to seek a primary care provider or PCP. 他妻子给他安排了一个约会 Dr. Felix托雷斯内科专家 北橡树初级保健 在利文斯顿.

在检查过程中. Torres recommended a low-salt diet and exercise, 并最终, 低剂量的降压药.

He also diagnosed a condition that Karl had chalked up to a sprain as a metabolic disorder that could easily be treated with a healthy diet and exercise.

就像卡尔, 我们许多人同时扮演多种角色, each bringing unique experiences and responsibilities to our lives, and others depend on us so we don’t have time to be sick. That’s why it is important to do our best to stay healthy.

The key to good health is focusing on taking care of yourself and doing things that keep you feeling your best. While it’s important to eat better and exercise, it’s also just as important to be physically, 在情感上, 心理和精神健康. This means understanding yourself, your needs and how to respond to them in balance.

PCP可以帮你做到这一点.

什么是PCP?

A PCP develops a trusted partnership with you and can help you live a healthy and well life by providing regular well visits, 检查, 免疫接种和预防性筛查. PCPs treat common medical problems and teach you how to make healthy lifestyle choices. If you need specialized care for a specific health concern, your primary care doctor can connect you with a specialist who has the expertise you need. 这是一种有效的合作关系.

PCP通常是医生, but nurse practitioners and physician assistants can also provide primary care services.

“我尽量照顾好自己. I exercise moderately, running 5 miles a couple of times a week and eating well,” Karl adds. “但, this is Louisiana and I like to enjoy football and bonfires and all the good food and cocktails that go along with them so it’s great having someone monitor me."

为什么健康访问很重要? 

良好的访问, a scheduled appointment with your health care provider when you are not sick, helps to prevent health problems and is the perfect chance for you to talk with your provider. 在此任命期间, your overall health will be checked and you may receive recommended tests or immunizations.

Getting the right health services and screenings for your age, family history and lifestyle choices helps your chances for living a longer, 健康的生活. Your PCP will work with you to develop a health care strategy that works best for you.

Karl recognizes that choosing a PCP is an important part of his health care regimen.

“在与李博士会面后，我松了一口气. 托雷斯，”卡尔回忆道. “I never really felt bad and didn’t realize I had a problem. But it’s good to have a doctor watching out for me and keeping me on track."

Make the most of every moment by staying well. Visit your PCP or if you don’t have one, schedule an appointment to establish a relationship. 今天就做. You don’t want to miss out on anything life has to offer!

For a list of North Oaks Physician Group primary care providers, visit glfw.klangers.net/wellvisit. 安排预约, call (985) 230-APPT (2778) in 哈蒙德 or 1 (844) APPT-NOW (277-8669) 在利文斯顿. Our providers accept most major insurance plans.