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Joseph P. Allen, MD

Family Medicine

Videos

Videos

Watch this video on YouTube: Are there times when I should follow-up with my primary care provider after visiting an urgent care?

Dr. Joseph Allen discusses when to follow up with your primary care provider after visiting an urgent care.

Watch this video on YouTube: When should I use an urgent care facility?

Dr. Joseph Allen discusses when to use an urgent care facility.

Watch this video on YouTube: Why shouldn't I use an urgent care as a replacement for visiting my primary care provider?

Dr. Joseph Allen discusses why you shouldn’t use an urgent care as a replacement for your primary care provider.

Watch this video on YouTube: What are liquid calories and where are they found?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks about liquid calories.

Watch this video on YouTube: What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

Dr. Joseph Allen explains more about symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.

Watch this video on YouTube: What is seasonal affective disorder?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about seasonal affective disorder.

Watch this video on YouTube: What is weight loss medication?

Dr. Joseph Allen discusses weight loss medication, including the difference between over-the-counter medicines and those prescribed by a doctor.

Watch this video on YouTube: What are harmful foods that can negatively impact a child's learning?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about foods that have a negative effect on your child’s learning.

Watch this video on YouTube: What steps can you take to reduce the amount of screen time for a child?

Dr. Joseph Allen explains more about reducing screen time for children.

Watch this video on YouTube: What is the biggest obstacle in maintaining a healthy routine or wellness strategy for a diabetic?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about obstacles for maintaining a healthy routine for diabetes.

Watch this video on YouTube: Why is eye health an ongoing screening for someone with diabetes, and how important is it?

Dr. Joseph Allen explains why eye health is an ongoing screening for people with diabetes.

Watch this video on YouTube: What are things individuals should keep in mind when considering a new exercise routine?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about starting a new exercise routine.

Watch this video on YouTube: When should athletes see a physician for a sports related injury?

Dr. Joseph Allen explains more about when to see a physician for a sports-related injury.

Watch this video on YouTube: What type of exercise helps depression?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about exercising to help depression.

Watch this video on YouTube: How are food and skin allergies diagnosed?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks about diagnosing food and skin allergies.

Watch this video on YouTube: How can a person tell the difference between allergies and a cold?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about the difference between allergies and a cold.

Watch this video on YouTube: What are some tips for keeping allergy symptoms under control?

Dr. Joseph Allen talks more about keeping allergy symptoms under control.

Watch this video on YouTube: What happens to the body when person has an asthma attack?

Dr. Joseph Allen explains what happens to a person when they have an asthma attack.

Articles

Articles

We shine some light on the best ways to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Forget fads! When it comes to dieting, trendy doesn’t take the pounds off.

Get moving to help keep your blood sugar in the normal range.

How – and why – the two may be connected.

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How to know if you’re on track to improve your health and well-being.

How the dark days of winter can mess with your mood.

Theories abound as to why, but no one has clear answers.

Feeling blue? Curling up with a carton of ice cream is about the worst thing you can do.

Dancing, gardening, even cleaning are all great ways to stay fit at home.

Be aware of severe asthma attack symptoms and when it’s time to call 911.

Allergy testing is the first step to avoiding allergens and seeking allergy relief.

Knowing whether you have a cold or allergy can help you get the right treatment.