Quick Tips for Avoiding Heat-Related Illness
Heat-related illnesses affect people of all ages and can come on suddenly. That’s why at Family Health Care, we want everyone to know how to take care of their bodies when temperatures climb. The more you know about staying cool in the heat, the more protected you’ll be from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Learning the Early Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
Are you concerned that your child may have asthma? Treating asthma symptoms as early as possible is important to help your child breathe better. Many parents are concerned about their children and visit Family Health Care to get answers. It’s important for parents to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of childhood asthma […]
Celebrating Minority Health Month!
As an immigrant, one initially experiences multiple barriers: language differences, cultural shock, limited career path, and sometimes, most importantly, is access to health care. Over a hundred years ago, Dr. Booker T. Washington proposed the idea of observing a week in April to focus on minority health. When Dr. Washington started this idea in 1915, […]
A Child With Autism, Not An Autistic Child
“My child has what?” I have to admit, as a medical provider, I feel I should have known more about autism. My child was 18 months old, wasn’t talking, and wouldn’t turn her head to look at me if I yelled her name from only a few feet away. After ruling out a hearing issue, […]
The Importance of Staying on Schedule with Your Child’s Vaccinations
One of the best ways to protect your children from preventable disease is to visit their pediatrician regularly and have them vaccinated when it is appropriate. Getting your children vaccinated is necessary for more than school admission. In addition to providing your child’s vaccine record to their school’s student health office, your child needs to […]
Common Medical Problems That Flare Up in Springtime
Spring often means warmer temperatures and a return to outdoor living. It’s also the time of year when illnesses start to wreak havoc on your outdoor plans so make sure you stay healthy and strong with the help of your Family Health Care Primary care provider. Seasonal Allergies The very thing that many people look […]
A Guide on Newborn Vaccinations for First-Time Parents
While vaccines are a hot-button topic these days, science has proven that they’re more effective than ever at fighting serious diseases, such as polio, meningitis, and the flu. If you’re confused about childhood vaccinations in West Michigan and when to get them, keep reading for an easy breakdown for first-time parents. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B […]
Top 5 Daily Habits to Keep You Healthy
Rather than lamenting your poor health or stressing over the lifestyle changes you know you should make, start small with a few key habits that pack a big punch. Read on for 5 smart habits to employ daily for optimal health and wellness from family health care providers in Cadillac, MI. Increase Your Water Intake […]
Starting the Year Healthy
The start of the new year leaves many people thinking about all the ways they can improve their lives. Some people want to travel more, others want to learn new skills, but the most popular new year’s resolutions involve leading a healthier life, and with good reason, too. Read the tips below to learn how […]
Welcome Lisa West, FNP-C!
Having providers that work to connect with and understand the needs of patients in Lake County is vital to the mission of Family Health Care (FHC). That’s why FHCis pleased to announce the addition of Lisa West, FNP-C, to its Baldwin office. Lisa began her career in the medical field as an emergency room nurse. […]
