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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common medical problems Americans face today. According to the American Heart Association, around half of US citizens over 20 years old have high blood pressure. In our Urgent Care and around the US, hypertension is defined as blood...

Urgent Care is a important distinction from the Emergency Room (ER). According to BlueCross BlueShield, up to 82% of ER visits could have been handled at a Urgent Care. Both serve different purposes and it can be confusing to know when to go to the ER or to a nearby...

  When ADHD is mentioned the image of a hyper child who lacks restraint or concentration, comes to mind. Symptoms can be population specific. ADHD is an abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and it affects millions of people in the USA. ADHD is a mental health diagnosis with three...

  Do you or someone you love struggle with drug addiction? Did you know that many times addiction is a result of someone trying to self-medicate for mental health issues? Mental health, such as depression, anxiety, and Bipolar, can be so debilitating that a person may try any means they...

Diabetes. This word has developed such a negative connotation over the years, that it has made patients hesitant to come to the doctor’s office or mention certain symptoms to their providers. Yes, this is a chronic condition and does require close monitoring and lifestyle changes. However, with the help of...

Mental Health is a basic human right, and is not a moral issue but is instead a public health issue. Improved mental health impacts the individual, their family and their community. Montgomery Family Care wants to make mental health care more accessible. You are not alone:   Mental Health is...

Addiction is a complex disease that affects your brain and behavior. The earlier you get treatment for drug addiction, the more likely you are to avoid some of the consequences of the disease.   There are multiple forms of addiction.  Opiates and Alcohol addiction are the most common in the...