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Table of Contents DYK? 2021 was designated by the World Health Organization as the International Year of Health and Care Workers in appreciation for their dedication to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic . In honor of this specially-designated year + World Health Day coming up on April 7 , we're thanking all healthcare workers, including the local staff at Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP). 🧑‍⚕️ Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, by the numbers:  25: How many years PPCP has been around , getting its start here in the Lowcountry.  3: How many independent primary care practices PPCP started with .  43: How many practices PPCP has now across the Lowcountry, and Grand Strand areas. (It's now the largest independent multi-specialty physicians group in SC.) 500: The number of medical and non-medical team members on staff with PPCP across all its locations — read: a *lot* of healthcare heroes to be thankful for this ye...

Dr. Kenneth Bobb with Smoke Free Seymour speaks in support of the group's proposed smoking ordinance changes during a town hall meeting in October 2017 at the Seymour Community Center. Tribune file photo Whether he brought them into this world, served as their family doctor, worked with them or was their neighbor or acquaintance, Dr. Kenneth Bobb made a positive impact. On Thursday, Bobb died at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. He was 93. Bobb began his general practice of medicine with obstetrics and anesthesia at 410 S. Chestnut St., Seymour, on Aug. 5, 1955, and remained there until 1999. According to his obituary, approximately 20% of his practice time was devoted to general anesthesia, and it's estimated his number of cases was in excess of 10,000. Meanwhile, the estimated number of obstetrical deliveries was 2,000. James Lucas said Bobb delivered him and was his doctor until he retired. "He was the best," Lucas said. Kelly Ross said she also...

Oct. 26—Tuesday marked a new chapter for Rural Health Services, as it officially broke ground for a new addition to its family. The medical center is building a Maternal and Child Health Center, to be completed in fall 2022. The 18,800-square-foot facility will house Rural Health's women's services, pediatrics and imaging departments. The new center will be located on the right side of the property as people pull into the parking lot at 1000 Clyburn Place, behind Aiken High School. Carolyn Emanuel-McClain, CEO of Rural Health Services, spoke during the ceremony about the need for expansion. "You may wonder why Rural Health Services would need another facility after opening the Clyburn Center (a little over) six years ago," Emanuel-McClain said. "Well, about the same time as COVID showed up, we began converting our inside storage (into) patient care rooms and space. At this time, we have no space for storage whatsoever." The CEO said there are currently shipp...

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like to specialize in ophthalmology? Meet Barbara J. Arnold, MD, an ophthalmology specialist and a featured physician in the AMA's   "Shadow Me" Specialty Series , which offers advice directly from physicians about life in their specialties. Check out her insights to help determine whether a career in ophthalmology might be a good fit for you. The AMA's Specialty Guide simplifies medical students' specialty selection process by highlighting major specialties, detailing training information and providing access to related association information. It is produced by FREIDA ™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database ® . Learn more with the AMA about the  medical specialty of ophthalmology . "Shadowing" Dr. Arnold Specialty: Ophthalmology. Practice setting: Solo practice. Employment type:  Self-employed in Sacramento, California. Years in practice:  49. A typical day and week in...

Contract Gives WellCare Medicare Advantage Members Access to CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Louisiana Published: Oct. 25, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT | Updated: 18 hours ago BOSSIER CITY, La. and LAFAYETTE , La. and SHREVEPORT, La. , Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare Medicare Advantage members now have in-network access to CenterWell providers and facilities in the Bossier City , Lafayette , and Shreveport areas. The agreement with CenterWell Senior Primary Care (LA) is effective Aug. 1, 2021 . (PRNewsfoto/WellCare Health Plans, Inc.) (PRNewsfoto/WellCare) CenterWell Senior Primary Care (LA), formerly known as Partners in Primary Care, focuses on the physical, emotional, and social needs of seniors. This model of care allows patients to receive many of their primary care needs, such as lab tests and check-ups, conveniently in one location. Through the agreement, Wellcare Medicare Advantage members in Louisiana have access to the following locations: Bossier City 2...

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Teladoc Health is taking its primary care pilot nationwide, expanding it to commercial health plans, employers and other payers. The telehealth giant piloted its virtual primary care program, called Primary360, in 2019 with the aim of early detection of chronic disease. The service now offers 70 distinct diagnoses such as hypertension and diabetes, Teladoc CEO Jason Gorevic said during a J.P. Morgan virtual presentation in January. Teladoc says it has signed several Fortune 1000 employers onto the new primary care service, with other large employers and health plans such as Aetna launching nationwide in early 2022. The company is pitching Primary360 as a way to expand access to primary care in the U.S. Teladoc's pilot programs have shown that two-thirds of members previously lacked traditional primary care and are now benefitting from longitudinal relationships with physician-led care teams. "Primary360 has the unique power to drive the unified he...