Have you ever noticed that germs seem to come home from school riding on the hands and clothes of the little ones in your house? Sit and watch a kid play for awhile and you will be amazed how many time in 10 minutes they put something in their mouth. Their hands, fingers, toys, and books seem to go their mouths all the time. Each time the hands come in contact with the face, the chances of germs making their way into the body increases. We all put out hands to our face a lot but kids are even more apt to put things in their mouth.
Washing hands seems easy but is often not done for a long enough period of time to be effective. Warm water, soap and some "elbow grease" is all that is needed. Wet hands with warm water and then apply hand soap. Rub hands together and create a lather. If the song "Happy Birthday" is sung in its entirety, that is an adequate amount of time to let the soap kill the germs. Then simply rinse hands and dry hands with a clean towel. Use the towel to help turn off the water.
If soap and water are not readily available, use some antibacterial liquid to do the same thing. Apply the antibacteriial liquid, gel or foam to the hands and rub thoroughly. We all can do our part to hinder the spread of germs and viruses.
When a viirus or "Bug" gets past your defenses and you are feeling lousy, eMed can help. We are available 8am to 8pm Monday - Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Primary Care is not something to be taken lightly. When you are ill, we can make you feel better. If the little ones wake up with a runny nose, fever, cough, or just feel crummy, let Emed Primary Care and Walk In Clinic help. Call to make an appointment or just come on in. You can email us at askus@emedprimarycare.com or go to our website, http://www.emedprimarycare.com/
Until next time, wash your hands, cover your sneeze, and when the over the counter remedies are not working, come to Emed. Here when you need us!!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Primary Care Appointments
Ever wonder why it is so hard to get in to see a Primary Care doctor? Is it because all the doctors are too busy? Is it because no one cares that you need a doctor? NO!
Primary Care doctors are overwhelmed by the number of patients scheduled in a day. Offices opened 8 hours a day have finite a number of visits they can fill. Scheduled openings are saved for new patients, some for "emergencies" and the rest for established patients. The rest of the day is filled with patients in need of tests, follow up visits or returning phone messages. Some offices even take a lunch which creates a chance for the staff to relax but puts an even greater burden on the schedule. Closing a business for lunch?
We live in a fast-food world. Many parents work two jobs and have very little time for visiting a doctor. Taking time off work often means that there is money not coming in. Some worksites make it awfully hard to get away to see a doctor or a dentist without pay being docked or vacation time being taken. There are some medical facilities that have extended hours and are opened on weekends. Many of these provide services for episodic care but not consistent chronic care. It is amazing the number of folks that come in for a urinary tract infection or a migraine headache and the doctor finds that the patient has high blood pressure or untreated diabetes. Some places would tell the patient to go see a primary care doctor. At eMed the doctors treat episodic and chronic care. The goal at eMed is for the patient to always come first.
Primary Care is the same as the "Family Doctor" of old. The doctor is able to treat all ailments but when a specialist is needed, the referral is made by the PCP. When selecting a primary care physician, be sure to seek out one you feel comfortable sharing everything about your medical history with. He or she can only help you stay healthy if they have all the facts about your past medical history, your present lifestyle and habits, and your future wellness goals. Find a doctor that you are comfortable with that has the credentials and skills required for you.
"Bedside Manner" is also important. Find a doctor that makes you feel comfortable, not intimidated. When you have to have a physical or a more intrusive test, you want a doctor, and a staff, that makes you feel at ease and appreciated. You should not feel rushed or scared to ask questions. The doctor gets paid to take care of you, be sure you understand what you are hearing. Some doctors speak in "Alphabet Soup." Acronyms do not help you if you don't understand what an URI (Upper Respitory Infection) is. An MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. If you don't understand something that is explained to you, ask. If you don't understand the response, ask again.
Locations like eMed Primary Care and Walk In Clinic allow for walk in patients as well as appointments. With extended hours, M-F 8am to 8pm and weekends 8am to 5pm, you have no problem getting in to see the doctor. EMed will do school and sports physicals for all the little ones heading back to school. $20 for either one. Don't spend hours waiting for a $35 physical, come in and see us. Dr. Pulido is a Mayo Clinic trained physician that specializes Family Medicine. Call 904-647-8576 and make your appointment now or simply walk in.
2570 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Primary Care doctors are overwhelmed by the number of patients scheduled in a day. Offices opened 8 hours a day have finite a number of visits they can fill. Scheduled openings are saved for new patients, some for "emergencies" and the rest for established patients. The rest of the day is filled with patients in need of tests, follow up visits or returning phone messages. Some offices even take a lunch which creates a chance for the staff to relax but puts an even greater burden on the schedule. Closing a business for lunch?
We live in a fast-food world. Many parents work two jobs and have very little time for visiting a doctor. Taking time off work often means that there is money not coming in. Some worksites make it awfully hard to get away to see a doctor or a dentist without pay being docked or vacation time being taken. There are some medical facilities that have extended hours and are opened on weekends. Many of these provide services for episodic care but not consistent chronic care. It is amazing the number of folks that come in for a urinary tract infection or a migraine headache and the doctor finds that the patient has high blood pressure or untreated diabetes. Some places would tell the patient to go see a primary care doctor. At eMed the doctors treat episodic and chronic care. The goal at eMed is for the patient to always come first.
Primary Care is the same as the "Family Doctor" of old. The doctor is able to treat all ailments but when a specialist is needed, the referral is made by the PCP. When selecting a primary care physician, be sure to seek out one you feel comfortable sharing everything about your medical history with. He or she can only help you stay healthy if they have all the facts about your past medical history, your present lifestyle and habits, and your future wellness goals. Find a doctor that you are comfortable with that has the credentials and skills required for you.
"Bedside Manner" is also important. Find a doctor that makes you feel comfortable, not intimidated. When you have to have a physical or a more intrusive test, you want a doctor, and a staff, that makes you feel at ease and appreciated. You should not feel rushed or scared to ask questions. The doctor gets paid to take care of you, be sure you understand what you are hearing. Some doctors speak in "Alphabet Soup." Acronyms do not help you if you don't understand what an URI (Upper Respitory Infection) is. An MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. If you don't understand something that is explained to you, ask. If you don't understand the response, ask again.
Locations like eMed Primary Care and Walk In Clinic allow for walk in patients as well as appointments. With extended hours, M-F 8am to 8pm and weekends 8am to 5pm, you have no problem getting in to see the doctor. EMed will do school and sports physicals for all the little ones heading back to school. $20 for either one. Don't spend hours waiting for a $35 physical, come in and see us. Dr. Pulido is a Mayo Clinic trained physician that specializes Family Medicine. Call 904-647-8576 and make your appointment now or simply walk in.
2570 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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