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In January 2026, the FDA approved a medication many patients have been asking about for years: oral Wegovy  — the first pill form of a GLP-1 medication officially approved for chronic weight management. Until now, Wegovy (semaglutide) was only available as a once-weekly injection, and while an oral version of semaglutide (Rybelsus) has existed for diabetes, there had never been an FDA-approved pill specifically for weight loss. This approval represents a major step forward in

Every January, we’re told this is the year everything changes. New goals. New routines. New rules. And often, the same familiar pressure: eat less, move more, try harder. But if you’ve been down that road before—especially if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond—you may already know the truth: Trying harder isn’t the problem. This year, let’s do health differently. If Willpower Worked, It Would Have Worked By Now Most people who struggle with their weight, energy, mood, or ove

If you have high cholesterol, chances are you have been prescribed a cholesterol-lowering medication, but you’ve also heard a lot of mixed messages and myths about statins. Social media, online “experts,” and even well-meaning friends often spread misinformation that causes people to worry about a medication that is, in reality, one of the safest and most effective tools we have for preventing heart disease. Statins have been used for over 30 years, studied in millions of pa

As a family physician offering Direct Primary Care (DPC), I often encounter patients who are unsure how their existing insurance plan interacts with a DPC membership. One of the most common points of confusion is the difference between PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans, and how having an HMO can create challenges when trying to enroll in a DPC practice. Let's break it down. Understanding PPO vs. HMO Plans What is a PPO? PPO

In 2025, the healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformation, and at the forefront of this change is Direct Primary Care (DPC). As...

Direct Primary Care is a model where patients pay a flat, monthly membership fee for comprehensive primary care services.

When it comes to healthcare, patients often face the uncertainty of whether their preferred doctors and hospitals will remain in-network...

Pairing a DPC membership with a Health Sharing Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan can provide a synergistic approach to healthcare covera

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model that business owners can use to provide benefits to their employees.

Four days ago, I was fortunate enough to receive the first of two COVID-19 vaccinations from the Duval County Department of Health at our...