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Baton Rouge General Physicians ... Primary Care

BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General Physicians (BRGP) is expanding its family medicine services with the addition of a new clinic in Central. The ...

Hey Millennials, Welcome to your 40 ... Primary Care

Did you know the oldest millennials are turning 40 years old this year? The millennial generation is classified as those born between 1981 and 1996. ...

Chris Lee, MD, Joins Baton Rouge ... Primary Care

BATON ROUGE, La. – Chris Lee, MD, has recently joined Baton Rouge General Physicians (BRGP) as a family medicine physician. Dr. Lee will take care of ...

When Should I Get the Flu Shot? Primary Care

Doctors offices and retail clinics are ramping up for flu season, with vaccine promotions kicking into high gear in September. But when should you get ...

Childhood Vaccinations - Still ... Primary Care

Numerous well-child checkups have been cancelled as parents try to avoid coronavirus exposure, with pediatricians seeing just 20-30% of the volume ...

Answering Your Most Googled ... Primary Care

It’s true that mammograms save lives, but there are a lot of misconceptions people take as “truths” about getting one. We asked one of our imaging ...

What Causes a Charley Horse? Primary Care

If you’ve ever had a charley horse you remember it well. The sharp, intense pain of your leg or calf muscle suddenly becoming tight and stiff can stop ...

Back to School Health Guide Primary Care

Help your kids start the new school year off on the right foot. From exercise and nutrition, to back packs and sports physcials, here's how you can ...

Hepatitis A Outbreak - Could I Be ... Primary Care

The numbers are alarming. In just one week, there were 73% more new cases of hepatitis A than in an entire non-outbreak year in Louisiana. Livingston ...

Why Does Your Back Hurt? Primary Care

These are some of the imaging tests you may need to find the source of your back pain. Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and it ...

What Your Fingernails Say about ... Primary Care

Like hair, the appearance of your nails can reveal clues about your health. While it’s rarely the first clue that something is off, when you notice ...

Do I Have Strep or Just a Sore Thro ... Primary Care

Strep throat has joined the flu in news headlines, with schools nationwide reporting widespread cases of both illnesses. So, you wake up with a sore ...