YOU matter! September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month… If you or someone you know has or is suffering from anxiety, depression, or other mental health condition, YOU are not alone, and there is hope! If you are suffering from suicidal thoughts, thoughts to harm yourself, you may be Read More
We are very proud of our long time provider here at Button Family Practice, Alicia Kielas, FNP being featured by local news KOAA News 5 yesterday. She has received a grant to gain a psychiatric credential as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the United Health Read More
If you have a body temperature of 96, you don’t necessarily need to worry. Although low body temperature is associated with several health risks, in some cases, a temperature of 96 is a normal fluctuation of the body’s temperature. Here, we will discuss the average Read More
The Medical Claims Process Explained Simply It’s stressful enough to have medical problems. Having to worry about paying for treatment and the medical claims process is an added complication and pressure. The insurance and medical symptoms are famously complicated. It’s not easy to understand what Read More
Every year we like to see adults for a routine “health maintenance exam,” but many patients are unsure about what is different about this type of visit. This appointment is great for consolidating all testing you’ve had over the past year and filling in any Read More
If you, a loved one, or a roommate has recently been sick, you are probably wondering how long a virus is contagious. Depending on whether you have a cold, the flu, chickenpox, measles, or another virus, symptoms and how long you are contagious varies. Generally, Read More
A persistent cough is one of the most common concerns that parents have, especially for their little ones during the winter months. While there are many illnesses that can cause a cough, one of the more common questions that I am asked is in respect to Read More
Gathering together around the table this Thanksgiving holiday will provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about our extended families. Although it’s a lot of fun to debate over who drove the fastest car in 1970, I’m referring to the medical histories of your blood Read More
While online recently, I came across a news article about a worldwide recall for a popular medicine. Popularly known as the brand name Zantac, ranitidine is a medication I frequently recommend for patients. It is an inexpensive medicine that is well-tolerated and works wonders for Read More
There has been a lot of questions in the past few months I’ve received regarding aspirin therapy. Not so long ago, patients over the age of 50 were regularly given advice to take an aspirin daily to prevent heart attacks and stroke – even if Read More