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Primary Care
Learn about how to keep yourself and your family healthy from doctors at Duke, who are nationally recognized experts on many health topics.
Urgent Care Is Now More Convenient
Now you can check Duke Urgent Care locations and wait times -- online, from any device -- and reserve a spot at the clinic most convenient for you.
Duke Health's Primary Care Clinics Recognized as Primary Care Medical Home
Duke Health's primary care clinics have earned formal recognition as a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, an independent accrediting organizati ...
Five Summer Health Woes That Could Send You to Urgent Care
Don’t let these common health issues stop your outdoor fun. Use this guide to take charge of your health.
Healthy Winter Travel Tips
Whether it’s a getaway to warmer weather or an annual holiday visit with family, make sure your winter fun isn’t spoiled by stress or illness. Learn tips for ...
Healthy Summer Travel Trips
Whether you’re relaxing at the beach or exploring a new city, you’ll want to stay healthy so you can enjoy every minute of your vacation. Kelli Clear, FNP-BC, ...
Duke Primary Care Opens Three New Wake County Locations
Duke Primary Care recently opened two new family medicine practices and relocated an existing adult care practice in Wake County.
Mosquito season is coming. Should you fear Zika virus?
With a confirmed case of Zika virus in Wake County and warm weather on the way, should you be concerned about mosquito-borne diseases—and what precautions shou ...
What Kind of Pain Reliever Is Best for Me?
With so many over the counter pain relievers to choose from, sometimes it's hard to know which is the right pain reliever for your condition. Here, Dr. Amy Shi ...
9 Facts About Emergency Care
A hospital’s emergency department is the place to go when you have a life-threatening illness or injury, or a medical issue that can’t wait. Are there things y ...
Primary Care Is Comprehensive Care
Seeing your family medicine doctor on a regular basis may be even better for your health than you thought. Research shows the comprehensive care they provide c ...
Five Sleep Strategies That Work
Are you having trouble sleeping? Here, Melissa Fike, FNP-C, a family medicine provider with Duke Primary Care Morrisville, offers sleep strategies that will ha ...
Should you go to urgent care?
Urgent care is available to manage illnesses and injuries when you need to be seen quickly, after hours or on weekends. Scott Elston, MD, with Duke Urgent Care ...