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SEP

2015

Next Generation Family Practice to Become Patient Central

Next Generation Family Practice, PLLC is excited to announce our practice will become Patient Central as of January 4, 2016. Our new office will be located at 2510 Lake Lansing Rd., across from Eastwood Towne Center. This exciting new venture will allow us to...

JUN

2015

Cases of marijuana overdose among young children explode

A new study shows parents in the United States are not doing enough to keep marijuana out of the hands of young children. The study released in early June by the medical journal, Clinical Pediatrics, shows that calls to poison control involving children ages 5 and younger...

APR

2015

BCBS of Michigan and BCN awards Next Generation Family Practice with Provider Distinction Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network awards Next Generation Family Practice with Provider Distinction Award. Next Generation Family Practice recognized for hard work in providing quality care to Medicare Advantage patients. DETROIT, April...

MAR

2015

Breaking the bad habit of dieting

There is a lot of attention given to the benefits of weight loss, but a less talked about topic is the danger of chronic dieting. Do you fall into the category of a chronic dieter? Here are some questions to consider. Do you find yourself on a perpetual diet, with...

JAN

2015

As of this week, most states are experiencing high or widespread flu activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Those states do include Michigan, which is considered to have a widespread outbreak of the flu virus. The CDC is emphasizing the seriousness of the flu...

DEC

2014

Winter body aches could be due to a vitamin deficiency

For many, the winter months bring aches, pains and an overall sluggish feeling, but it might not just be the woes of winter, it could be a lack of vitamin D. Its estimated that up to 40% of Americans a vitamin D deficiency, although the risk is much greater for people...

NOV

2014

It may be time to Rethink your Drink

Most parents wouldnt even consider tossing a candy bar in their childs lunch in lieu of a drink, but when it comes to sugar, that may be the better option. Thats because, on average, an eight ounce chocolate milk contains 12 teaspoons of sugar, which is...

SEP

2014

New medication rules will mean changes for patients

Starting in October, patients on all controlled substances containing hydrocodone, may be seeing a lot more of their health care providers. This is a result of the federal Controlled Substances Act, which aims to stop the epidemic of prescription drug abuse and deaths...

SEP

2014

A bump on the head is no laughing matter

As a kid, I found Tom and Jerry hilarious. I likely spent far too many hours watching the cat and mouse enemies in constant pursuit, with perhaps the sole purpose of smashing each other on the head. After the head smashing, dazed and disoriented, the cross-eyed...

AUG

2014

Its time to get your flu shot

The flu vaccination is now available, and officials with the Centers for Disease Control say theres no reason to wait to get vaccinated. Flu season generally runs from October to May and peaks during the months of January and February. The CDC recommends getting...