Value-based medicine: What’s in it for Tryon patients?
You may have heard the term “value-based medicine” and (like many healthcare terms), not fully understood its meaning. That’s for good reason, unless you pay close attention to the rising…
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Help your college student start adulting with these healthcare tips
With college orientation starting soon, many parents are finding the delicate balance of holding on and letting go of their young adult child. Dr. Kym Furney sees many young adults…
Crushing healthcare in your 20s
If your family was one of many who relied on a family physician or pediatrician for your healthcare needs, you may find yourself in your early 20s without a…
Always there and ready to care – Tryon’s team approach
As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. And three heads? Even better. With the Tryon Medical Partners’ care team approach, instead of relying on just one…
Men’s health matters: the crucial role of primary care
Although healthcare is important for everyone, interactions with medical care can differ largely depending on your gender. According to the Centers for Disease Control, women are 33% more likely to…
Be prepared, not scared: 8 must-have medical items for your next trip
We’ve all been there – you’re packing for your next vacation and opening your medicine cabinet … only to scratch your head at what to include in your suitcase. Packing…
Beat the spring sniffles – 4 facts to know about seasonal allergies
Slightly longer days, sunnier skies, blooming flowers – there is a lot to love about spring. Seasonal allergies don’t make the list. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Marianne Carim sees…
The downlow on dementia: your questions, answered
We’ve all been there: you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place. Or you suddenly realize you forgot about an important…
Coming out of “COVID-19 hibernation”
Cardiologist Dr. David Framm keeps heart-healthy by hiking. Are you feeling like you’re emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic an entirely different person than you were before the pandemic? You’re not…
Silent symptoms – why kidney care is critical
1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. Even scarier, as many as 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it. Tryon Medical…