- Medical Weight LossEveryday it seems that I write prescriptions AFTER people need them due to illness. However, there are many prescriptions that are more preventative in nature that I wish folks would adhere to and thus avoid illness or at least prevent some preventable problems. You may have seen my Health Advantage Videos on weight loss or high blood pressure and other healthy living tips that offer just such prescriptions.
- Pediatric Care
- Primary CareThe essence of what it means to be an independent primary care specialist is the belief that as a medical doctor, one needs to be an advocate for the patient's optimal health. Dr. Loewen believes that patients are seeking more than just basic care. He has learned that folks want a doctor who takes the time to listen to them, look them in the eye, and not just sit behind a laptop and enter their data. His desire is to develop a relationship with each of his patients. Read more...
- Family PracticeDoes Thanksgiving equal a healthier heart? No we aren't talking about low-fat gravy or sugar free cranberry sauce. We came across this article from NPR this week. The article states that "Paul Mills, a professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Mills specializes in disease processes and has been researching behavior and heart health for decades. He wondered if the very specific feeling of gratitude made a difference, too." It is an interesting read and one we thought you would appreciate as you celebrate this Thanksgiving week with those you love.
- Emergency CareA primary care doctor is a doctor who would typically be the first person you'd visit for any non-emergency room type medical need. Most primary care physicians are trained as family care practitioners or internists.
- Infectious DiseasesJournal of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a cat was diagnosed with H1N1 in 2009 that presumably caught it from the owner. Since then, a handful of domestic animals, including dogs, cats, and ferrets, were diagnosed with H1N1 that all supposedly contracted the illness from their ill owners. However alarming this may be, these were isolated cases and certainly not reflective of the norm.
- Flu Shots
- ImmunizationsWhat about all of this in the news about mumps and measles outbreaks? Listen as Dr. Loewen divulges some facts about a common immunization misconception.
- Kidney Stones
- EpilepsyOther reasons for failing an exam are any of the following situations: Vision problems that cannot be adequately corrected with lenses, impairment or loss of limbs, insulin dependence, use of certain controlled drugs, ( Methadone, Marijuana, Miraplex etc.) mental disorders, uncontrollable hypertension, epilepsy or any other medial condition which could hinder you from operating a vehicle safely.
- Sports Medicine