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If you’re concerned about your weight and want to make some changes, your primary care doctor can be a valuable partner in creating a weight-loss plan.

Injuries or illnesses can happen quickly, and knowing where to get medical care is important. Waking up with a sore throat, tripping when walking the dog, or having trouble breathing are different situations, and understanding the differences is essential to receiving appropriate care. It’s always stressful to figure out where to go for your care, especially if the injury is too severe for your regular primary care physician, or your illness happens during the weekend or evening.

If you're looking for a health care provider who can offer a wide range of primary care services, from diagnosing and treating illnesses to prescribing medications and ordering tests, you might want to consider seeing a nurse practitioner (NP).

Many people turn to the internet for health advice, but not all is reliable or accurate. That's why it's important to have a primary care physician who knows you and your medical history.

BJC ACO wants you to know that unwashed produce, such as spinach, lettuce or green onions, or undercooked beef, especially hamburger, can increase your risk of infection with E. coli bacteria.

As you begin your journey toward a healthier, slimmer you, BJC ACO wants you to be prepared for weight plateaus.

With the rise of the digital age, more patients are taking advantage of virtual doctor appointments, or video doctor visits. The convenience and safety of online appointments combined with their increasing availability is quickly making them an attractive option for patients.

Looking for ways to rev up your dinner routine and live a little healthier? Often, New Year’s resolutions fail because people take an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy.

Learn the importance of having a primary care provider — even if you are healthy — and the long-term benefits of consistent primary care.

Did you make a resolution for 2023? Are you off to a good start or are you barely keeping up with it? Maybe your goal needs a review.