primary care doctor

Pain in the Jaw? It Could Be a TMJ Disorder

2019-09-17T12:53:15-06:00Primary Care/General Health, Your Health Articles|

By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health TMJ Disorders Can Cause Clicking Noises, Pain and Tenderness in the Jaw There’s a hinge that connects the side of the skull to the lower jaw that makes it possible to open and close our mouths. This hinge, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), can get injured or damaged [...]

What You Need to Know About Lung Diseases and Pulmonary Function Tests

2019-08-20T14:24:29-06:00Primary Care/General Health|

During the day, we often notice our physical body—what aches and pains we are having, if we are clear-headed or tired, and more. Rarely do we stop and notice our lungs, yet along with our heart they are in constant motion— working whether we feel good or not. Millions of people live with lung diseases [...]

How to Choose a Primary Care Provider

2019-08-20T14:17:51-06:00Primary Care/General Health|

A primary care provider, or PCP, acts as the quarterback of your healthcare team. She or he knows your history and how you play this game of life—and offers advice on your next move to maintain good health. “Primary care is a preventive health specialty. We order or perform health checks including mammograms, pap smears, [...]