There is a severe shortage of primary care doctors — not just in the Worcester area, but nationwide — and some observers believe it's having a negative impact on our health. Patients either can’t find ...

When it comes to navigating the health care system, it can be confusing and overwhelming with the various types of doctors. Although some people use urgent care or the emergency room for their primary ...

The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation. Substantial disparities between what primary care ...

Just as I finally found a primary care doctor I liked and settled into an annual checkup routine, I was shocked to receive a letter announcing that she was retiring this fall. So here we go again: ...

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train ...

Primary care providers (PCPs) play a central role in your overall health and wellness. They are the central hub of your health care, monitoring preventive care, managing chronic conditions, and ...

A growing trend to help you save on rising health insurance premiums. It's called “Direct Primary Care" and serves as an ...

Primary care doctors, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, and psychiatrists may be involved in helping individuals manage lower back pain. Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating ...

When Claudia Siegel got a stomach bug earlier this year, she reached out to her primary care doctor to prescribe something to relieve her diarrhea. The Philadelphia resident was surprised when she ...

When Jessica Lopez moved to New Orleans from Honduras, she was concerned about finding a doctor for her various health goals. Through family recommendations, Lopez found a doctor at the St. Thomas ...