All Things Healthcare with Stasha
The American citizen spends an average of $10,000 on health insurance every year*.
In many cases, that’s not only expensive. It’s also ineffective. There’s a big crisis in the traditional healthcare system** and it’s certainly impacting your own health. If you’re tired of paying more and more for less access to health professionals***, I know exactly how you feel.
Direct Primary Care is a comprehensive alternative for patients seeking respectful, attentive, and personalized health care. As a nurse practitioner, my focus is on pursuing the patient’s best interest rather than following mainstream protocols. In this blog, you’ll find updated analysis, insights, and practical tips to improve your health and well-being.
*”What is direct primary care? An alternative form of health care avoids insurance altogether” (Yahoo! Finance)
**”What’s The Difference Between Direct Primary Care And Traditional Healthcare?” (Assurance Healthcare & Counseling Center)
***”‘No one can see you now’: Primary care in crisis” (Association of Healthcare Journalists)
Pharyngitis / strep throat
Sore throat or pharyngitis can be infectious (viruses and bacteria) or noninfectious. Viruses (such as adenoviruses, coronaviruses, influenza A and...
Otitis Externa
Also known as swimmer's ear, otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory canal. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of otitis...
Otitis Media
Commonly known as ear infection, otitis media usually affects children disproportionately more than adults. Otitis media is an acute infection that...
Influenza
Influenza, most commonly known as the flu, is a seasonal viral infection. Here in the states the season begins in August and ends in March (usually...
Headache
Although headaches can be inconvenient, painful and at times debilitating, most are not life threatening. Most headaches can be characterized as...
GERD / Acid reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux is a common symptom that many people experience. Acid reflux is when acid from the stomach backs up...
Fungal infections
Unfortunately, fungal infections can be present on several areas of the skin (i.e. feet, groin, face, hand), scalp or beard and nails. The most...
Long Haul COVID-19 Syndrome (LHCS)
This syndrome can occur due to lack of early treatment for COVID-19 and or receipt of one or more of the COVID-19 vaccines. Unfortunately, many...
Concierge Medicine versus Direct Primary Care (DPCs), Similarities and Differences
Over the last several years two healthcare models have emerged which offer different healthcare options compared to traditional insurance models....
COVID
Caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus Common symptoms include: Fever Chills Body aches Fatigue Cough Sinus pain / pressure Headaches Loss of taste or smell...
Cellulitis
Infection of the skin Can be caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic streptococci Area on the skin is usually red, warm to...
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye Common presenting symptoms are Redness Itching and sensation of something inside the eye Drainage from...
