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Prisma Health On Call: Ask primary care providers your healthcare questions

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Prisma Health primary care providers are here to answer the healthcare questions that matter most to *you*.

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It’s easy to see how primary care providers put the “primary” in care. From being the first point of contact to treating common illnesses to directing preventive health strategies, the physicians who are at the frontlines of your health frequently provide much of the medical care needed by you and your family.

In this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we’re connecting readers to Prisma Health primary care providers who are here, on call, ready to answer your healthcare questions. From the most detailed to the most broad questions, this is your chance to tap into the expertise of the providers who answer these questions everyday.

Think:
❓ I’m young and healthy, why do I need a primary care provider?
❓ What can I do to heal from a cold faster?
❓ Why is it harder for women to lose weight?
❓ Is it safe to take any supplement sold on drugstore shelves?
❓ How do I know which colon cancer screening is right for me?

What are your healthcare questions? Submit your questions below, and we’ll share the physicians’ answers in the next few weeks.

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What healthcare questions do you have for Prisma Health primary care providers? Ask the experts.*

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