https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLUODBZAw3U&feature=youtu.be Please welcome Dr. Jenna Silakoski as she joins North Idaho Direct Primary Care this summer! We are excited to announce that Dr. Jenna Silakoski, DO will be joining North Idaho Direct Primary Care later...
Actinic Keratosis
An actinic keratosis is a flaky patch of sun damaged skin that occurs most frequently on the face, neck, scalp, arms and hands. The nose, ears and lips are most commonly involved sites on the face. The flaking is easily rubbed off, but usually comes back, generally...
White Coat Hypertension
"My blood pressure is only high when I am at the doctor's office." This comment is a frequently heard in health care settings, and is clinically known as white coat hypertension. We used to think that this finding was benign, but a recent study published in the New...
Common Symptoms of Depression
Generalizations are risky at best, but a common way of thinking, and are often applied to the symptoms of depression. A person with depression isn't always extremely tearful or outwardly suicidal. There are a vast number of other findings that can indicate the...
A Cost-Effective Alternative to Insurance-Based Medical Care
Medical insurance costs continue to skyrocket out of the reach of more and more people. Additional double-digit out-of-pocket premium increases are becoming the norm, forcing many families out of affordable health care. Those that can manage their monthly...
Common Supplement-Drug Interactions
Natural supplements can be beneficial to one's health. More than 50% of people with chronic medical conditions take natural remedies, with a large majority also taking one or more prescription medications. While most supplement-drug combinations are generally...
New Partnership with Elite Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
We are pleased to announce that Elite Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, office of Dr. Ryan Bishop, has joined our DPC discount network! Dr. Bishop is a highly recommended Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and is...
Recreational Waterborne Illnesses
Summertime draws area residents and visitors alike for a swim in our beautiful lakes, rivers and pools, to cool off from the daytime heat. While most outings are relaxing and uneventful, waterborne intestinal, respiratory and skin infections can ruin the best...
What You Need to Know About the Red Eye
A red eye, known by the medical term conjunctivitis, is due to an inflammation of the covering of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It is most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection, allergies or dry eye, and typically can be treated at home without...
Discounted Ultrasound Rates
NIDPC Discount Health Network update! In maintaining the trend of adding benefits to our membership, we have recently partnered with Coeur d’Alene Ultrasound to provide our patients ultrasound services at significantly discounted cash pay prices. Travis and...