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Congratulations Dr. Nicholas Mercer and uImproved PT on your three year anniversary. We look forward to our continued collaboration.

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Are you in need of a school or sports physical for the 2023-2024 school year? Then look no further! We are able to accommodate these physicals, with or without an EKG, in your home.

Physical and form completion - $30.00
12-lead EKG - $15.00

These appointments will be offered Monday-Friday after 4:30pm, and on weekends from 10am-5pm. Call or text today to guarantee your spot! 407-784-3290

With the month of August days upon us, We at Dugan Family Healthcare wanted to share a list of health related "observances" for the month ahead. Remember, Dr. Chuck is always available for your FREE consultation, new patient appointment or current patient follow up.

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Psoriasis Action Month

World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7
National Health Center Week August 6-12
OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week August 14-20
Contact Lens Health Week August 20-26

World Lung Cancer Day August 1
International Overdose Awareness Day August 31

Good morning Tampa Bay Bears! It's beach day...and that means lots of fun in the sun. It's going to be a hot one, and the risk for heat exhaustion is extremely high. Know the signs and symptoms:

Heavy sweating, Weakness or tiredness, cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, headache, fainting,

First Aid: Move the person to a cooler environment, preferably a well air conditioned room. Loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths or have person sit in a cool bath. Offer sips of water.

Seek immediate medical attention if the person vomits, symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour

Dugan Family Healthcare will be offering limited IV hydration services this afternoon. Please call or text (407) 784-3290 for more information or to schedule your visit.

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Hello, Tampa Bay Bears! Dugan Family Healthcare is happy to join you for the weekend events. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.

Dr. Chuck is available for your medical needs should you enjoy yourself just a little too much.

We will be offering limited IV hydration services on Saturday afternoon. Call or text 407-783-3290 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

July 4th is a wonderful time to enjoy a day chock-full of BBQ, sunshine, music, boats, fireworks, friends, and family.

As we plan to celebrate, here are a couple of friendly reminders:

With parades and cookouts and, of course, fireworks, it’s an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in unplanned trips to the emergency room. To keep the people you love safe, be mindful of what’s happening when grilling, playing in the heat, enjoying the beaches, and lighting fireworks and sparklers. Be extra cautious when consuming alcohol, especially before getting behind the wheel.

Summer celebration can often come with avoidable dangers. Awareness is the key to avoiding many of the injuries seen in the ER over the summer, especially around Independence Day. If you or a family member, friend or neighbor require expert care, Dugan Family Healthcare is always prepared.

Call/text (407) 784-3290 or click the link below:

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Hip, hip hooray - it's the 4th of July holiday weekend!! While Independence Day isn't officially until next week, many of us are starting the festivities today and throughout the weekend.

Dugan Family Healthcare encourages you to celebrate and have fun, but stay vigilant if you plan on lighting up the night sky with fireworks. Check out the National Safety Council's resources to help keep you safe: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/fireworks

It's officially summer today - and the longest day of the year. It's hard to stay completely out of the sun these days, and it doesn't take long to get a little burned.

Dugan Family Healthcare supports the CDC's efforts to prevent skin damage and skin cancer with some simple reminders. Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand. Some of the worst sunburns happen from spending too much time in the pool.

Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.

If you've had too much sun, have a blemish that doesn't look right, or want to learn more about your risk for skin cancer and skin damage, let us help! Schedule your appointment here: http://duganfamilyhealthcare.com/schedule-appointment

Today we celebrate fathers and father figures for their unconditional contributions to our lives. Not sure of how to make dad's day special? What about a hearty breakfast in bed, impromptu trip to the amusement parks, an outdoor barbecue, some fishing at the lake, or maybe just a sanctioned day off without the burden of errands or chores?

Whatever you do, a personal gift is a way to tell dad that in so many ways he remains the center of your world, that nothing he did in the past went unnoticed, and that he continues to inspire you every day.

Dr. Chuck and the staff at Dugan Family Healthcare love our Florida beaches just as much as all of you. Aside from the beauty and tranquility that helps us all decompress and relax, there are some hidden dangers we sometimes overlook when having fun with family and friends. The Red Cross has some safety tips that you might find helpful in maximizing your experience while limiting the risk of danger.

Remember, Dugan Family Healthcare is available to everyone in Florida who have a medical need or concern - whether you're a resident or visitor. Schedule you appointment now at duganfamilyhealthcare.com

Beach Safety Tips Read our beach safety tips to help make you and your family be safer while in the ocean, at the beach or on the open water.

Are you in need of a primary care provider who can meet YOUR needs in a way that works with YOUR schedule? Dugan Family Healthcare was opened for just that reason! We learned throughout the COVID pandemic the days of having to fight traffic to get to an office, only to wait to be seen, are no longer necessary in most cases.

Check out how we are putting humanity back into medicine through telehealth and virtual primary care services.

Call or text (407) 784-3290 for more information, or book your appointment today at duganfamilyhealthcare.com



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Your Guide to Telehealth Primary Care: How It Works and Why You Need It - Dugan Family Healthcare Very often, the thing that keeps people from getting the high-quality, timely primary healthcare they need is an inconvenience. A primary care visit usually

By now most everybody has heard about Ozempic, and how it helps with weight loss. Many patients are being denied coverage, and even more patients who have been on the medicine, are now being told they are no longer eligible for coverage. 

There are very specific guidelines about which medications can be used for weight loss. In Florida we have specific statutes about weight loss medication as well. 

Here at Dugan Family Healthcare we are happy to help you on your health and wellness journey, which may include weight management. Schedule an appointment today to discuss how we may be able to best assist you.

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Insurers clamping down on doctors who prescribe Ozempic for weight loss The letters from the insurance company arrived in recent weeks, bearing a warning to health care providers who prescribe Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has gained popularity as a weight-loss treatment. "The Special Investigations Unit has completed a comprehensive review of your prescription and prof...

Dugan Family Healthcare remembers the 49 victims lost senselessly during the Pulse mass shooting 7 years ago today. It's also a chance to remind everyone that the community's tremendous blood donation efforts helped keep alive others who were wounded the same night.

June 14 is World Blood Donor day. Safe blood and blood products and their transfusion are a critical aspect of care and public health. They are key in treating people suffering from a range of diseases and as a result of accidents, natural disasters and armed conflict. The need for blood is universal, but access to it is limited – especially in low- and middle-income countries, where shortages particularly impact women and children as these tend to be the people who need blood most.

Want to help? Check out the Red Cross link below. Supplies are already low heading into the summer, and they are offering a $10 e-gift card to those who donate during the month of June.

https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html

Summer is upon us! Let Dugan Family Healthcare help keep you safe, healthy, and active all season long. If you have too much of a good thing and don't feel well, we are here 24/7 to help with your needs. Schedule an appointment now at http://duganfamilyhealthcare.com/schedule-appointment

Mpox - the virus previously known as monkeypox - is making a resurgence in the Tampa Bay Area. According to recent CDC surveillance data there is about a 50% average risk of a new outbreak in Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and the surrounding communities. Are you at risk if cases start to rise? NOW is the time to consider vaccination if you haven't already completed the 2-shot series.

Below are links to the local health departments, with information on how to schedule your vaccine now.

Hillsborough County - https://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/monkeypox-resources/index.html
Pinellas County - https://pinellas.floridahealth.gov/about-us/alerts/monkeypox-resources.html

If you or someone you care for is showing signs or symptoms of the virus, seek medical attention immediately! If you aren't sure and want to discuss your concerns with an empathetic and understanding provider, contact Dr. Chuck online at duganfamilyhealthcare.com or by phone/text at (407) 784-3290.

Mpox Vaccines Learn more about mpox in the United States.

Dr. Chuck is on the road again! Check out his rounding schedule below and schedule your appointment now. He's offering both TELEHEALTH and HOME VISITS.

June 8-11 = Tampa Bay region
June 11-12 = Lake Placid and Sebring region
June 16-25 = Orlando and Central Florida

Schedule online below, or call/text (407) 784-3290

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June is Men's Health Awareness Month. Dugan Family Healthcare strongly encourages men of all ages to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions. How do you make that happen? Tweak your diet. Set some goals. Get educated.

If you're stressing about a symptom - low back pain, decreased s*x drive, a new bump on your skin, a persistent headache, anything at all - it can be easy to get in a cycle of worrying about it. Scheduling an appointment with Dr. Chuck has do amazing things: help figure out what's wrong, and help alleviate your worrying.

Schedule your appointment now here: http://duganfamilyhealthcare.com/schedule-appointment

Hurricane season is upon us! We understand some of you are still recovering from last year's devastating storms. It's never too early to be prepared, especially when it comes to your medical needs.

Dugan Family Healthcare offers telehealth appointments throughout natural disasters like hurricanes, and will work with you to make sure you have enough medication on hand when a state of emergency has been declared.

It's all about putting humanity back into medicine!!

Check out a couple of really good resources below as you plan ahead:

Caring for your medical needs in a disaster - https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/news/events/hurricane/Pages/medical.aspx

National Hurricane Preparedness Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. If yo...

On this Memorial Day, Dr. Chuck Dugan (veteran of the US Navy) and Dugan Family Healthcare salutes all of those men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Thank you ALL. God Bless the U.S.A. and our men and women in the United States Armed Services.

To honor those who gave their all, we hope you will take a moment to listen, and watch this Youtube video and famous song, God Bless The USA, by Lee Greenwood. Go ahead, take a couple of minutes, close your eyes and listen.

https://youtu.be/SrMftm6Km3g

Wishing everyone a safe and festive Memorial Day weekend. Dugan Family Healthcare is open all weekend and on Monday for your healthcare needs. Book directly below, or text (407) 784-3290 to schedule your visit.

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Dugan Family Healthcare is in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow. Schedule your online or in-person visit now.

Not sure if we are the right fit for your needs? Then take advantage of the free meet-and-greet to learn more.

We are OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND for your health and wellness needs.

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Good Morning Florida...Dugan Family Healthcare and Dr. Chuck will be traveling again today in Mount Dora and Leesburg. Next week he will be in Sebring, Lake Placid, Tampa and Dade City.

Make your appointment for a telehealth or home visit. Remember we always offer a FREE online meet-and-greet. Book your visit today by visiting duganfamilyhealthcare.com

Have a great day!

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Dr. Chuck is on the go again and traveling. Now in Ocala, Leesburg, Lady Lake and Orlando today, Sunday May 14 through Wednesday May 17. Get your in person or telehealth visit appointment today. Go to

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Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mothers out there. From our family to yours may you be blessed with love and kindness.

May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month and at Dugan Family Healthcare we take blood pressure SERIOUSLY! Dr. Dugan is an expert in blood pressure issues having completed his doctoral research on hypertension and it’s impact on the body. He has presented at several state and national conferences on the topic.

Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Make your appointment now with Dr. Dugan to find out where you stand. Dr. Dugan is happy to share what he has found, through evidenced-based research, regarding blood pressure measurement and management.

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Attention Florida residents who are about to lose Medicaid coverage - We are here to help you!!

Dugan Family Healthcare’s mission is to provide access to affordable, high quality primary care for all ages. Our low-cost options may be just what the doctor ordered to keep your health and wellness needs within your reach.

Check out our webpage for more information. Have questions? Call or text (407) 784-3290

Dugan Family Healthcare a Doctor of Nursing Practice and an autonomous Family Nurse Practitioner. Our mission is to put humanity back into medicine, by making healthcare more accessible to you, your family and your friends. With plans as low as $49.99/month, or $50-75 per telehealth encounter, you can get access to me onli...

Hello and happy Sunday. Hope everybody is having a great weekend. Dr. Dugan will be in the Tampa St. Pete area starting tomorrow, Monday April 24th through Wednesday April 26th and then on Thursday April 27th will be in Bradenton Sarasota area. Appointments are available for either telehealth or in person visits. Don't forget, you can always schedule a free meet and greet if this is your first time and are considering Dr. Dugan for primary care care. Check out our website at duganfamilyhealthcare.com for more information.

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Got drugs?

Next Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s never a good idea to flush medications down the sink or toilet because they end up in our water and can have negative affects on wildlife.

Click here for more information or to find a drop off site near you: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

It’s free.
It’s confidential.
It’s the right thing to do.

Hey St. Pete and Tampa Bay, Happy Saturday. Dr. Chuck is in your area RIGHT NOW ! That's right, today (Saturday and Sunday), your next medical provider is in your neck of woods. Give him a call or better yet, set up an appointment for your IN PERSON or TELEHEALTH visit. Get ready for the weekend. Chuck is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner and is available for your personal consultation. No insurance needed, payment options available. Check out our website and see what we have to offer. We are putting humanity back into medicine.

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We are in St. Pete until Monday morning and scheduling in-home, in-person & virtual telehealth visits for people in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday.

We are open for your healthcare needs.
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Dugan Family Healthcare is hitting the road for several weeks in April. Check out our schedule below and let us know if you’d like an in-person visit. Now with EKG capabilities for your annual or sports physical needs!

April 7-8: Jacksonville/St. Augustine
April 10-12: Greater Orlando area
April 13-15: Tampa/St. Pete
April 17-21: The Villages, Leesburg, Dade City
April 24-26: Tampa/St. Pete
April 27-28: Bradenton/Sarasota

Virtual telehealth appointments are always available! Book now by clicking this link:

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Dugan Family Healthcare will be in Tampa Bay tomorrow through Tuesday. Still a few appointment slots available for in-home visits. Telehealth visits are ALWAYS available.

Click below to make your appointment. Don’t see what you need, call or text (407) 784-3290.

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Dugan Family Healthcare Membership Plan Agreement March 2023 Please click the link to complete this form.

Imagine 24/7 access to a primary care provider who focuses on YOUR health and wellness needs!

Take advantage of the Direct Primary Care Membership Plan before the end of March and receive 3 free follow up visits.

Here’s a quick peek at some of the benefits available to you for a low monthly or annual membership:

*Routine medical visits for chronic issues and acute illnesses.
*Wellness Visits, including Health Risk Assessment.
*Psychosocial Screening.
*Medication injections for $20 fee.
*Joint drainage and steroid injection for $40 fee.
*Orders for low-cost lab services through LabCorp.

Check out more specifics by clicking the link below:

Dugan Family Healthcare Membership Plan Agreement March 2023 Please click the link to complete this form.