Category Archives: Vital Advanced Medical Center

Direct Primary Care – Patient Centered Healthcare

Ready for a more straightforward and personalized healthcare experience? It’s here. Patient Centered Healthcare is now available via Direct Primary Care. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model that allows patients to pay their primary care provider directly, usually through a monthly, quarterly, or annual fee. This model eliminates the need for insurance billing […]

EDUCATING YOU ABOUT THE FLU

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Here’s to educating you about the flu. The flu, short for influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It primarily affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, and can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the flu can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, or even death, especially […]

AGING AND TESTOSTERONE LEVELS

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Lower testosterone levels are one of the signs of aging in men, and testosterone levels usually begin to drop starting in the 30s or 40s and gradually continues over time. This decline has impacts on a man’s health, some of which are detailed below. Lower testosterone levels lead to reduced muscle mass and strength, increased […]

TRT – MYTHS AND FACTS

There is much disinformation regarding testosterone replacement therapy; many myths are peddled which discourage men from seeking treatment, consequently they continue to live with the symptoms of low testosterone such as low libido, loss of muscle mass, erectile dysfunction, loss of strength and endurance, a lack of energy, a decreased enjoyment of life and more. […]

HEATSTROKE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

WHAT IS HEATSTROKE AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? As summer approaches and temperatures rise in Florida, the cases of heatstroke also rise. What is heatstroke and what can you do about it? Our Primary Care Doctor in Tampa says that Heat stroke is a severe heat-related illness characterized by a dangerously elevated body […]

HOW ARE BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES MADE?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is used to address hormonal imbalances in the body. These imbalances can occur due to various reasons, such as aging, menopause, and certain medical conditions. Bioidentical hormones are considered to be structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body, and they are used to alleviate the symptoms and […]

Can Testosterone Replacement Therapy help resolve depression in men?

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a significant role in various bodily functions, including mood regulation. Low testosterone levels in men (hypogonadism), produces a variety of symptoms such as low sex drive, trouble concentrating, increase in body fat, bone loss, decrease in muscle size and strength, sleep problems and depression. In this article, let’s examine […]

Vital Direct Primary Care on Channel 8 WFLA

See Vital Direct Primary Care on News Channel 8 WFLA. Dr Ken Argote and Carolina Jones explain the Direct Primary Care model to bring quality, affordable, accessible care to patients in Tampa with significant advantages over traditional primary care. We can treat the whole family. No more long waits for an appointment, no more high […]

First generation Latino nurse practitioners open direct primary care clinic in Tampa

See the interview with Tampa natives Carolina Jones and Ken Argote who opened a direct primary care clinic in Carrollwood. Direct Primary Care relies on a membership fee from patients instead of insurances, copays, etc. See the interview at BAY NEWS NINE