News & Business Updates

A Friendly Holiday Reminder

What is one thing you can do for yourself this holiday season? With all the busyness of the holiday season, don't forget to take care of yourself as well! Let Med First help you and your loved o… Read more

Annual Medicare Wellness Visits and YOU

What is the Annual Medicare Wellness Visit? Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a way for your Provider to keep you as healthy as possible. They let physicians develop personalized prevent… Read more

Colorectal Cancer

A Med First Health Care Initiative Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum and can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer is a ty… Read more

Importance of Primary Care

What is Primary Care and why is it important? You may be wondering why you keep hearing talk of primary care and its importance. You may ask yourself, why do I need primary care,… Read more

2022-2023 Flu Season and Vaccine

Flu season is here and North Carolina is currently one of the states where the flu virus started circulating early and where we are currently seeing "very high" rates of flu infections. … Read more

What is RSV

According to the American Lung Association and the CDC, RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is a respiratory virus. Respiratory viruses are currently at a high in the state of NC and specifically, RSV… Read more

Planning a trip?

Med First can help you prepare. We offer the COVID–19 testing that is required for travel. International travel is starting to become more common as we look forward to the 2022 spring br… Read more

Thomasville Community Celebration

Celebrate our new Thomasville Provider with us! What: Join us to celebrate our Provider, our staff, and you! We are committed to bringing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the … Read more

Hyperlipidemia

What is Hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for high cholesterol and according to the CDC, 38% of Americans have cholesterol that is too high. Having high cholesterol me… Read more

COVID-19 Updates

March 10, 2022: TSA extends mask use until April 18, 2022 "At CDC’s recommendation, TSA will extend the security directive for mask use on public transportation and transportatio… Read more

Eating Disorders

According to the American Psychiatric Association, â€œEating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distres… Read more

Thyroid Health

What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small organ that’s located in the front, at the base of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It’s shaped like a butterfly and is… Read more

Gynecologic Cancer

Gynecologic cancer is cancer of a women’s reproductive organs. The five main types of gynecologic cancers are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. The most common gynecologic can… Read more

Stress

Stress is our body's natural reaction to protect ourselves from dangers. Our bodies are hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect us against threats or other aggressors and m… Read more

Diabetes

According to the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020, in the United States alone, 34.2 million adults (10.5% of the US population) have diabetes, and 88 million people aged 18 yea… Read more

Pneumonia

In the United States, 1.5 million people were diagnosed with pneumonia in an emergency department during 2018. Since the start of 2020, there have been around 350,000 deaths involving COVID-19 and pn… Read more

Domestic Violence

Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other. About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or… Read more

Childhood Obesity

Obesity in childhood is known to have a significant impact on both physical and psychological health, and in America, it has reached epidemic levels. In 2017-2018, there were approximately 14.4 milli… Read more

Suicide Prevention

There is an average of 123 suicides each day in this country with approximately 44,000 people in the U.S. alone committing suicide each year, making it one of the fastest-growing epidemics in the cou… Read more

Blood Pressure

Hypertension Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure is measured using two… Read more

Summer Activities

Tick Bites Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor signs and symptoms, like redness, swelling, or a sore on the skin. But some ticks transmit bacteria that cause illnesses, inclu… Read more

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Heart disease encompasses a range of conditions that affect the structure or function of your heart and differ… Read more

Arthritis

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related condi… Read more

Skin Cancer

What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. It is the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells in the epidermis, the outermost skin layer, ca… Read more

COVID-19 Antibody Test

BOOK NOW Med First is happy to announce that we now have the FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody test available at all locations. If you have wondered if you have Covid-19 Antibodies and … Read more

Message to our Patients- January 07, 2021

Some of you may have seen a very disturbing video posted on social media by one of our now former employees.  In this video, the individual displayed unsafe COVID-19 practices that directly viol… Read more

2020-2021 FLU SEASON

FAQ This flu season, help protect yourself, your family and your community from flu by getting vaccinated. The CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will b… Read more

COMING SOON! RAPID COVID-19 TESTING

REQUEST YOUR RAPID TEST TO GET RESULTS IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS AND FORGET WAITING DAYS FOR YOUR RESULTS! Have confidence knowing that we will only be using the FDA approved rapid point-of-care test … Read more

NOW OFFERING COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING!

Why get a COVID-19 Antibody Test? COVID-19 antibody testing may indicate that an individual has been exposed to the virus  Exposure triggers the immune system to start the production of … Read more

North Carolina Stay at Home Order

Dear Patients, We know that you and your family’s healthcare is very important particularly at this critical time. For this reason, we want to be sure that you know the facts about North Caroli… Read more

Now Offering Telemedicine Visits

Med First has been working hard to ensure that we continue to serve you during this challenging time, and we want you to know that your continued health, safety and access to medical care is of utmos… Read more

Ainsley’s Angels Race

Med First is proud to be sponsoring Natasha Longoria, a member of our Med First Family, at the Ainsley’s Angels Race Series 6th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K in downtown&nb… Read more

March is National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition MonthÂŽ! To learn more about supporting healthy eating patterns check out the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These recommendations provide guidance… Read more

Weight Loss Tips

We can't believe it is the last week of February and also the last week of our "10 Tips for Weight Loss" series! We hope our tips have been helpful in your weight loss journey… Read more

Heart Disease and Diabetes

Did you know that adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely from heart disease than adults without diabetes? High blood glucose from diabetes can damage the heart and blood … Read more

Weight Loss Tips

Happy Monday! Today, Monday, January 17th is day 48 of 2020. This means you still have 318 days remaining in this year to reach your wellness goals! Wellness is more than fitness; i… Read more

Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Tips

Happy Valentine's Day from our Med First community! We want to thank you for trusting us with your care and we hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones.  February is&n… Read more

Tips for Preventing Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States and different factors can increase your risk of heart disease. While there are some you can't con… Read more

Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss

Hello There! We’re back with more weight loss tips from our “10 tips for weight loss” series. We want to help you reach your weight loss goals and live a healt… Read more

National Wear Red Day

Today is National Wear Red Day! The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and many groups around the country observe National Wear Red Day each year on the first Friday in February t… Read more

World Cancer Day

Today February 4th is World Cancer Day, an initiative to bring awareness of cancer and inspire action for a cancer-free future. Join us in spreading awareness and resources to support cancer diag… Read more

Weight Loss Tips for 2020

You've made it to February, a new month to get you closer to your weight loss goals!  If you gave up on your wellness goals, you can restart this month! Don’t ha… Read more

American Heart Month

From all of us at Med First Primary and Urgent Care, we wish you a happy and healthy American Heart Month!   Did you know, heart disease is the leading cause of death for … Read more

COVID-19

We know there is a lot of talk about the Coronavirus right now and although at this time, this virus is NOT currently spreading around the community in the United States, Med First would like to keep… Read more

Our Top 10 Weight Loss Tips for 2020

Happy Monday! Who doesn’t want to look fit and be healthy in 2020, the start of a new decade? Traditionally, every year people make the resolution to lose weight and become a better versio… Read more

Medically Monitored Weight Loss

January is almost gone, but that does not mean your resolutions should be too! If your resolutions for 2020 are to lose weight, improve your energy levels, or simply get healthier, we have you co… Read more

Is it a Cold or Flu?

Oh no! Your body hurts, your throat is sore, and you are very cold. Is it a cold or the flu? Know the difference between the cold or the flu so you can get the care you need and feel better soon.&n… Read more

Finding a New Primary Care Provider

If you have recently moved, have a new health plan or if for a different reason you need a new Primary Care Provider, Med First can help you! Having a Primary Care provider is a very important par… Read more

Diabetes and the Flu

People with diabetes (type 1, type 2, or gestational), even when well-managed, are at high risk of serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and sometimes even death. htt… Read more

HOW FLU SPREADS

Did you know that flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter? The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of th… Read more

Preparing for Flu Season

School is back in which brings not only homework, but the passing of germs to you and your little ones. Med First is here to offer the protection you need for the upcoming flu season, as well as the … Read more

New Bern Run for the Warriors

On June 30, 2018, Med First Primary & Urgent Care was proud to be part of the New Bern Run for the Warriors. Proceeds went to Hope For The Warriors programs that assist wounded and fallen service … Read more

Greensboro Location Now Open

Med First of Greensboro is now open.  Please go to the link for hours, services, contact information and directions. https://www.thinkmedfirst.com/locations/med-first-greensboro/… Read more

Med First of Greensboro Set To Open

Med First Primary & Urgent Care is pleased to announce we will be opening our Greensboro, NC location on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 8am. Please stay tuned for more information including our Open… Read more

Med First 2018 Television Commercial

It’s time for a change in the way you visit your family doctor. It’s time for you to have access to top quality health care professionals. . .without the wait … without the high costs of heal… Read more

New Commercial for 2018

What if you didn’t have to make an appointment to see your family doctor? What if your family care physician was more responsive to you and your family’s healthcare needs? Welcome to Med Fir… Read more

Med First of James City is Now Open!

Med First Urgent Care & Family Practice is proud to announce that it’s 22nd clinic, James City, NC location opened on Wednesday, December 6th at 8:00 am. The office is located at in the Carolina… Read more

Our Roanoke Rapids Location is Now Open!

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice is proud to announce that it’s 18th clinic Roanoke Rapids, NC location opened on Thursday, June 1, 2017. It was formerly Express Care & we are happ… Read more

Proud to Announce Our Newest Location

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice is proud to announce our newest location: Address 200 Cape Fear Circle, Suite 1 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Phone 910-327-2277 Hours Monday-Friday: 9:0… Read more