One of the chronic conditions that our internal medicine Bedford TX specialists (locations also in Benbrook and Lewisville) help patients manage is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. According to the American Lung Association, this disease is one of the U.S.’s top causes of disability and death. With November being National COPD Awareness Month, we thought […]
Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Best Fit for You?
In the search for a primary care physician, you may notice two terms appear frequently: Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Although many people may use these terms interchangeably, there are important differences between these two specialties. Today our family health care Lewisville TX team (locations also in Benbrook, Bedford, Boyd and Justin) are going to […]
3 Ways Your Family Doctor Can Help You Manage Your Depression
Since 2019, the number of people who are battling depression has significantly increased. According to the State of Mental Health in America 2021 report, the percentage of people who have participated in a depression screening went up 62% in the past year. This isn’t just adults, either. That same report revealed 11-17 year olds have […]
Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention
According to the CDC, not only are strokes the top cause of long-term, serious disability but also the fifth-highest cause of death in America. However, the quicker you can identify a stroke and get the proper help, the better your chances are of not becoming a part of those statistics. To that end, your internal […]
