Healthcare has evolved significantly in recent years to include various options for treatment. While patients were once limited to visiting a family doctor during normal business hours, this is no longer the case. Due to the advent of urgent care centers, there is a more comprehensive, convenient option, that is able to accommodate a wide range of non-emergency medical needs. If you've never visited an urgent care facility before, you may be confused about all…

October 9, 2024—Today, in Boulder, Colorado, the Leave No Trace organization concluded a three-day Global Summit event that drew more than 300 attendees for presentations, networking, and discussions about protecting natural resources through responsible outdoor recreation. The summit marks 30 years since the international organization,…

All throughout the year, illnesses abound. Particularly during the school year, when children are in close proximity to one another, sickness can seem nearly continuous. One common illness that affects both children and adults is strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, specifically the group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria. Strep throat is highly contagious…

Your Family Doctors Want To Know All They Can To Help You

If you haven’t already found an excellent family medical practice to help take care of your family’s health care needs, the time is now.

It’s almost universally known that families face new and growing health threats, and one of the best protective measures you can take is to…

Is It Better to Visit Urgent Care or Utilize Telehealth?

Over the last several decades, there has been a literal explosion of healthcare options. With the advent of greater technology, telemedicine options have rapidly grown in popularity and accessibility. Similarly, while medical visits were once limited to family medicine practices, specialists, and emergency care, most people now have access to one or more urgent care centers conveniently…