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Why is a Primary Care Provider So Important

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
To help you understand the importance of a Primary Care Provider or PCP, we have to first know what a PCP is and their responsibility in the healthcare conglomerate. Simply put a PCP is the “Main provider,” whether it is a Medical Doctor or a Nurse Practitione... Read More

What is Medical Gaslighting and how to prevent it?

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
Medical gaslighting refers to a situation in which a healthcare provider dismisses or invalidates a patient’s symptoms, concerns, or experiences, making the patient feel as though their health issues are not real or not as serious as they believe. It involves undermining a patient’s trust in thei... Read More

Water, what’s important about it?

Published by Shemika Mitchell RN, MSN, AGNP-C on
Did you know that water was an essential nutrient? It’s essential because our bodies need it to function properly, but our bodies do not produce water, we have to replenish it, by drinking it daily. Most people take water for granted, it’s not interesting, it has no taste, and it doesn’t seem to ... Read More