Written By Andre Nye, MD – A few years ago some young relatives came to visit my mother. My relatives did not feel very well when they came for visit but my mother still welcomed them to her home in Florida. They enjoyed themselves and had a wonderful time. After a few days, they left […]
Category: Family Medicine
How To Get The Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment?
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Your health is priceless and getting the most out of your doctor’s appointment is very important. There are very few encounters in life that can potentially affect you as profoundly as 30-minutes with your doctor. During this time they may explain a complex health topic. In some cases, they […]
Back-to-School Health: Tips for Families
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Heading back to school after a long summer is as predictable as the leaves changing in the Fall. Defining back-to-school health goals at this time of year can be like a health “Fall Cleaning.” Families should not only consider their children but also themselves and perhaps their parents. Making […]
How To Find Reliable Online Health Information
Written By Andre Nye, MD – Perhaps one of the most remarkable changes that have occurred during the period I have been practicing as a physician is the availability of health information online. It can be empowering and liberating but it can also be dangerous and misleading. Prior to the year 2000, it was not […]
Best Way to Find A New Primary Care Doctor
Written By Andre Nye, MD – When trying to find a new primary care doctor, it is common to have a little anxiety. This is the only professional relationship in which you not only have to tell someone your medical problems, but you may also have to confess your intimate secrets and reveal your darkest […]
What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty and has been around in the United States since the 1930s. During World War I and World War II, there was a tremendous shortage of doctors. This was also during a time when the pace of medicine was advancing rapidly. Many General Practitioners (GP) who went on to graduate […]
