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…
Seniors
Business NC: Veteran Charlotte physician pushes back on corporate-owned health care
Business NC reporter Edward Martin interviewed Tryon CEO Dr. Dale Owen and others for a story titled, "A veteran Charlotte physician pushes back on corporate-owned health care." Below are a…
Medicare Open Enrollment 2023
What is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance program, generally available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage kidney disease. Just as…
An important message about Medicare Advantage
At Tryon Medical Partners, we believe the key to being healthy is staying healthy. That is why we encourage our senior patients to consider a Medicare Advantage plan that may…
COVID-19, flu and vaccines – Fall 2022 Update
COVID, flu and you: Good news first! COVID-19 cases are finally decreasing. National trends are headed the right direction, and positivity rates in North Carolina are going down. Omicron BA.5…
Creating a roadmap for senior care
As you and your loved ones begin to age, the prospect of where to begin when it comes to planning for later in life can become daunting. Luckily, your doctor…
3 things to know about involving your family in your healthcare
Perhaps you’re getting to an age when it would be nice to have some additional support keeping track of appointments. Maybe you’ve received a health diagnosis that you need to…
What you need to know about monkeypox
As of Aug. 10, 2022, there are more than 7,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States. Monkeypox is a rare illness caused by a virus similar to the…
Healthcare 101: Annual physical vs. wellness visit
Checking in with your clinician every year is critical for staying on top of the Preventive Health Screenings that keep you healthy and strong all year long. Annual wellness…
Healing mind, body, spirit: Inside osteopathic medicine
At Tryon Medical Partners, clinicians like Dr. Michael Farwell strive to expand their patients’ understanding of how their primary care provider can help them meet their health goals. As…