Colon cancer is a prevalent and potentially deadly disease that affects thousands of people every year. As the third most common cause of cancer in the United States, it is crucial to prioritize colon cancer screening, especially for individuals aged 45 and older. In this post, Dr. Lofley from Blue Ocean DPC discusses the significance […]
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 Deaths are due to heart disease This statistic is alarming, but there are steps that we can take to reduce our
Are you considering getting a PAP smear but feeling a little uncertain about it? You’re not alone – many women have questions and concerns about this important test. But here’s the thing: a PAP smear can save your life. It’s a simple, quick, and relatively painless way to detect abnormal cells on the cervix, which
The work of National Geographic and Dan Buettner discovered 5 communities around the world where people commonly live to be over 100 years old. These communities have been named Blue Zones (1). The communities are spread out around the world and include: “They must have great genetics…” I know what you are thinking, they must
There are 2 emerging trends in the US around primary care services: (1) concierge medicine and (2) direct primary care (DPC). Current problems in primary care: These two similar but uniquely different models of healthcare are trying to solve some common problems in our primary care system. Patients are seeking personalized healthcare with a physician
How we got our name… Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care was named after our first trip to Tennessee. Tara (my wife and now practice manager) and I had just put an offer on a house in Hendersonville that had been accepted. It was official we would be moving and opening a new family medicine clinic
I’ve been pondering a lot lately about what it means to be healthy and well. (I know, deep thoughts coming from a doctor) But… I spend most of my days treating disease and not focusing on health and wellness. The disease model of healthcare encourages physicians to focus on diagnosing a problem or ailment and
The cost of health insurance keeps increasing. Higher premiums. Increased co-pays. More out of pocket expenses. With all of these changes in healthcare, this typically means more out of pocket expenses — including the cost of medications. I am always looking for ways to help patients save money on their medications. Here are 6 ways
OMT is a form of manual medicine that is taught to Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s). It stands for osteopathic manipulative treatment (sometimes called osteopathic manipulation or osteopathic manipulative therapy). It is used as a hands-on approach to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injury. OMT is performed by moving patients muscles and joints using
