The Pan American Journal of Public Health, the scientific publication of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), ...

Primary care is crucial for improving health outcomes and lowering overall healthcare costs. According to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “People in ...

UNICEF’s report shows how digital health tools—such as mobile apps, telemedicine and data systems—are helping deliver essential primary health care to women and children in fragile, conflict and ...

You’re a complex individual with unique needs. When it comes to taking care of your health and wellness, you need a healthcare provider who can take care of you from head to toe. To stay safe and ...

Staying healthy is more than just going to the doctor when you’re sick. It’s about having a health care team that not only addresses your concerns and illnesses but also takes a proactive approach to ...

Whereas all healthcare providers play a part in addressing chronic disease, primary care focuses mainly on preventing and managing these serious health issues. In the months leading up to the 2024 ...

Participants from the Best Practices Innovation Collaborative of the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care have identified five core principles of effective team-based ...

The Alma-Ata Declaration has long been regarded as a watershed in the health policy arena. The global goal of the World Health Organization, 'Health for All by the Year 2000' through primary health ...

A primary care physician (PCP) is a medical doctor trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries in the general population. They may refer you to specialists for ...