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...
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...
We’ve Partnered with Snap Fitness!
One of our goals in adopting the Direct Primary Care practice model was to present the community with a form of medicine that promotes preventive health. To further this goal, we have decided to initiate a local network of discounted health services that are...
Three Ways a Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Promotes Health
Most of us want to be healthy, free from the burden of illness and disease. We want to enjoy life to the fullest, and being sick can only limit our horizons. A previous article, Five Common Characteristics of Healthy People, reviews strategies that many individuals...
Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Up to 15% of people suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and the majority of individuals do not even know that they have this condition. Symptoms of excessive fatigue, daytime sleepiness, morning headache and dry or sore throat upon awakening are often due to...
How to Get the Most From Your Doctor’s Visit
You may have waited weeks to get in to see your doctor, and now that you are there, the clock is ticking. You have taken time out of your busy schedule and are paying hard earned money for this visit, as your insurance deductible has not yet been met. How do you get...