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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.
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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.

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UC San Diego Health recognized as top performer for delivering high-quality patient care

UC San Diego Health recognized as top performer for delivering high-quality patient care

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the benefits of newer type 2 diabetes drugs

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the benefits of newer type 2 diabetes drugs

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

Cornell researchers receive NIH grant to launch new center for developing point-of-care diagnostic devices

Cornell researchers receive NIH grant to launch new center for developing point-of-care diagnostic devices

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to shutdown

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to shutdown

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

How will rural Americans fare during Medicaid unwinding? Experts fear they’re on their own

How will rural Americans fare during Medicaid unwinding? Experts fear they’re on their own

UCR researcher receives $3 million grant to prevent alcohol abuse among Pacific Islander young adults

UCR researcher receives $3 million grant to prevent alcohol abuse among Pacific Islander young adults

Prolonged Grief Disorder rates during COVID-19 pandemic found to be higher than pre-pandemic times

Prolonged Grief Disorder rates during COVID-19 pandemic found to be higher than pre-pandemic times

First-ever assessment of a Canadian hospital reveals environmental footprint and specific carbon emission hotspots

First-ever assessment of a Canadian hospital reveals environmental footprint and specific carbon emission hotspots

Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

The importance of using the American Heart Association-recommended technique for blood pressure measurement

The importance of using the American Heart Association-recommended technique for blood pressure measurement

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

Child care feeding programs linked to better child and family health

Child care feeding programs linked to better child and family health

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Underinsured is the new uninsured

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Underinsured is the new uninsured

As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees

As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees

People who require specialized neurologic care most often travel long distances, study finds

People who require specialized neurologic care most often travel long distances, study finds

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction