Long Island Premier Medical Care

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Long Island Premier Medical Care is accepting new patients and has office hours Monday through Friday. To learn more about our practice and hours, visit https://loom.ly/chzHZj8.

Your is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck. When your thyroid glands make either too much or too little of thyroid hormones, it's called a thyroid disease.

There are several different types of thyroid disease, which include:
🦋Hyperthyroidism - Too much thyroid hormone
🦋Hypothyroidism - Too little thyroid hormone
🦋Thyroiditis - Inflammation of the thyroid
🦋Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland

Have questions? We offer educational materials for hypothyroidism/thyroid dysfunction at our office.

☎️To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

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Today, we remember and honor all of the lives that were lost on 9/11. We also stand with those who continue to be impacted by the events of that day.

We are grateful for the Stony Brook WTC Health and Wellness Program, which provides healthcare services for 9/11 disaster responders.

To learn more about this program, visit https://loom.ly/UD1y5oY.

Not sure if your glucose (sugar) levels are too high or low? A simple blood test can measure the level of glucose in your blood and detect any abnormalities!🩸

📈If you have high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), it can indicate diabetes.

For your convenience, we offer glucose monitoring options during your visit. To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.🗓️

Happy to all of the hard workers out there. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!❤️💙

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men. This is relevant for your dads, uncles, spouses, brothers, sons and all the men in your life.

In most cases, there are no symptoms of prostate cancer, but it can be detected through screening. Stony Brook Medicine’s Department of Urology and Stony Brook Cancer Center offers free prostate cancer screenings throughout the year as part of their larger Prostate Care Program.

To learn more, visit https://loom.ly/apM4dbM.

While losing weight can be difficult for some people, it can be even more challenging trying to maintain a healthy, balanced weight.

There are many benefits to maintaining a healthy weight, this includes:
⬇️Lower cholesterol
📉Lower blood sugar levels
🩸Lower blood pressure
🦴Less stress on bones and joints
💛Less work for the heart

Need to schedule an appointment? Call (631) 486-8372.

is a long-term disease of the airways of the lungs. The airways become sensitive to triggers (allergens and irritants).

This may cause difficulty in breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing.

Speak with your provider regarding treatment options. To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

Vitamin B12 helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all your cells. It also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that causes people to be tired and weak.

Blood work can help your doctor identify a deficiency and help treat it, so it is important to keep up with your annual appointments.

📲To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

is more than just feeling down or having a bad day. Having a bad day is normal. But when a sad mood lasts a long time and interferes with everyday life, that may be a sign of depression. Signs of depression may include:

😔Feeling sad or anxious often or all the time
😔Not wanting to do activities
😔Feeling irritable‚ easily frustrated or restless
😔Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
😔Waking up too early or sleeping too much
😔Eating more or less than usual or having no appetite

If you are experiencing any of these signs, speak with your provider and get the help you need. To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

is a serious condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

Symptoms of heart failure may include:
💔Shortness of breath
💔Fatigue and weakness
💔Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet
💔Rapid or irregular heartbeat
💔Limited ability to exercise
💔Wheezing

📆If you need to schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

🍂We know Fall is approaching, and your schedule can get pretty hectic.

That's why we offer both evening and alternating Saturday appointments to accommodate all of your needs!

For a complete list of our hours, visit https://loom.ly/fB9j6IA.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that may cause a sore, scratchy throat. Some symptoms may include:

😦Pain when swallowing.
😦Red and swollen tonsils.
😦High fever.
😦Sore throat that can start very quickly and may look red.

For your convenience, we offer rapid strep testing in our office!

📆If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call (631) 486-8372 and schedule an appointment with your provider.

Are you keeping up with your medications?

Taking your medication on time and as prescribed is crucial to maintaining your overall health or resolving a medical condition fully! Missing doses or stopping medication can lead to several complications.

Here are some tips to help stay on track:
📆Write down the medication schedule and track changes.
📆Place your daily medication routine on a calendar or chart.
📆Keep your schedule in an obvious place.
📆Make taking your medications part of your daily routine.

Need to schedule an appointment? Call (631) 486-8372.

Did you know we offer same-day appointments six days a week? Because we know your doesn't always follow a schedule.

☎️Call (631) 486-8372 to schedule an appointment.

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This is a friendly reminder to schedule all your back-to-school appointments! Whether it's your annual exam or sports physical, schedule your appointment today before returning to class!

📆Need to schedule an appointment? Call (631) 486-8372.

For we want to encourage healthy habits!

Prioritizing self-care, managing stress levels, and promoting a healthy lifestyle for yourself is key.🔑 Some ways to prioritize self-care include:

🧘Taking deep breaths, stretching, or meditation
🥗Trying to eat healthy with well-balanced meals
🏋️Exercising regularly
💤Getting plenty of sleep
🚭Avoiding alcohol, to***co and substance use

📲Need to schedule an appointment? Call (631) 4486-8372.

Every year, more than a million lives are lost to hepatitis. This year's theme is . We are encouraging the need for testing and treatment to those who need it.

For your convenience, we offer viral hepatitis testing in our office. Get tested to protect yourself and your family!

📆To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

When spending time outdoors, it's important to be careful not to get sunburned! Typically, sunburns fade after a few days, but they could also worsen over time.

According to Mayo Clinic, you should see a doctor if you:
🌞Develop large blisters
🌞Experience severe swelling of the affected area
🌞Show signs of infection, such as blisters with pus or streaks
🌞Experience worsening pain, headache, confusion, nausea, fever or chills

☎️If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call (631) 486-8372 to schedule an appointment.

Summertime means spending time outdoors, but it also means increased chances of . Even though it can be hard to resist the urge to itch, it is important to avoid itching as it can lead to infections.

To relieve minor bites and stings, you can:
💦Washing the affected area with soap and water.
❄️Place a cold compress over the affected area to reduce swelling.
👍Use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to help relieve itching.

If you start to experience any redness, swelling or hardening of the skin around the bite after 24 to 72 hours, schedule an appointment with your .

☎️To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

At Long Island Premier Medical Care, your health and safety are our top priorities.

For your convenience, we offer same-day appointments six days a week!

📲To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

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Have you had your ? Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. Mammograms can help reduce deaths from breast cancer among women ages 40 to 74 years who are generally at risk.

For your convenience, we offer referrals for mammogram screenings!

☎️To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

Did you know that is the most common tick-borne illness in North America and Europe?

Deer ticks, which feed on the blood of animals and humans, can harbor the bacteria and spread it when feeding, causing Lyme disease! Symptoms can include:
🤒Fever
🥶Chills
😨Headache
😣Fatigue
💪Muscle and joint aches

☎️If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call (631) 486-8372 to schedule an appointment.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!❤️🤍💙

Today is , and we encourage you to .

According to the CDC, 1.2 million people in the U.S. had HIV by the end of 2021. For your convenience, we offer rapid HIV testing in our office!

☎️To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

It is important to always stay hydrated.💧 Water is essential to keeping your body functioning properly and feeling healthy!

According to Mayo Clinic, the benefits of drinking water include:
🚰Maintains a normal body temperature
🚰Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth
🚰Protects body organs and tissues
🚰Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
🚰Lubricates joints
🚰Flushes out waste products in kidneys and liver
🚰Dissolves minerals and nutrients to make them accessible to your body

Have questions? Call (631) 486-8372 to schedule an appointment.

For , we want to remind you to encourage the men in your life to take care of their bodies!

Eating right, exercising, and keeping up with their regular medical checkups can help prevent disease.

☎️To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.

Wishing all of the father's out there a very .🧡

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We are encouraging blood donors to "enrich your life, share it with others". The Stony Brook Blood Donor Center accepts blood or platelet donations.

📋To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/33M2glU.
📲Or you can call (631) 444-DONATE (3662).

Today is and we are here to remind women to schedule their annual exams.

Women often delay their routine care to take care of other priorities such as work or family members before their own health. So we are encouraging our female patients to make their health a priority! Whether it's your yearly check-up, following up on results, or trying to get a prescription, schedule your annual appointments today.

📆To schedule an appointment with your primary physician, call (631) 486-8372.

Do you suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

According to the American Psychiatric Association, an estimated one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. Symptoms can include:
😔Repeated thoughts or memories of the traumatic experience
😔Avoiding remembering or thinking about the traumatic experience
😔Negative changes in mood/feelings
😔Acting out irrationally

📲Speak with your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. To schedule an appointment, call (631) 486-8372.