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Primary care is the initial point of contact between a patient and the healthcare system that provides individuals with access to the information and resources they need for optimal health outcomes.
What is Primary Care?

Primary care is the initial point of contact between a patient and the healthcare system that provides individuals with access to the information and resources they need for optimal health outcomes.

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WHO maintains global emergency status for mpox following June 2025 IHR Emergency Committee meeting

WHO maintains global emergency status for mpox following June 2025 IHR Emergency Committee meeting

New analysis reveals widespread progression of CKM syndrome across the U.S.

New analysis reveals widespread progression of CKM syndrome across the U.S.

PREVENT equations accurately predict heart disease in diverse Asian and Hispanic groups

PREVENT equations accurately predict heart disease in diverse Asian and Hispanic groups

Digital platform supports personalized diet goals in primary care for diabetes

Digital platform supports personalized diet goals in primary care for diabetes

Children’s health in the United States is declining across multiple measures

Children’s health in the United States is declining across multiple measures

Vaping linked to higher COPD risk, meta-analysis finds

Vaping linked to higher COPD risk, meta-analysis finds

Lasting COVID-19 vulnerability in childhood cancer survivors

Lasting COVID-19 vulnerability in childhood cancer survivors

Dementia survival rates improve across multiple countries, study shows

Dementia survival rates improve across multiple countries, study shows

Physician associates found effective under supervision but pose risks in unsupervised care

Physician associates found effective under supervision but pose risks in unsupervised care

Ten-year study tracks trends in pediatric clavicle fractures across the U.S.

Ten-year study tracks trends in pediatric clavicle fractures across the U.S.

Twice-yearly injection could transform HIV prevention efforts

Twice-yearly injection could transform HIV prevention efforts

Women with endometriosis-associated infertility are more likely to become pregnant, study reveals

Women with endometriosis-associated infertility are more likely to become pregnant, study reveals

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans

As mosquito season peaks, officials brace for new normal of dengue cases

As mosquito season peaks, officials brace for new normal of dengue cases

Smart pen detects early signs of Parkinson’s through handwriting

Smart pen detects early signs of Parkinson’s through handwriting

A Texas boy needed protection from measles. The vaccine cost $1,400.

A Texas boy needed protection from measles. The vaccine cost $1,400.

Protein cleavage mechanism sheds light on severe childhood ciliopathies

Protein cleavage mechanism sheds light on severe childhood ciliopathies

One in four patients with chronic respiratory diseases may face catastrophic health costs in Kenya

One in four patients with chronic respiratory diseases may face catastrophic health costs in Kenya

Performance pay initially boosted GP care but gains did not last

Performance pay initially boosted GP care but gains did not last

New guidance helps GPs manage patients using weight loss drugs

New guidance helps GPs manage patients using weight loss drugs

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