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At EG Healthcare, we believe that everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care—no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. As a primary care practice, we’ve seen firsthand how LGBTQ-affirming healthcare isn’t just a matter of courtesy or inclusion—it’s a critical factor in improving health outcomes and building trust with some of the most underserved communitiesContinue reading “LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare Saves Lives—and Improves Care for All”

As a nurse practitioner, I’ve seen so many patients who did everything right on paper—clean diets, high-quality supplements, proper testing, even mold remediation. But despite all that effort, some of them still weren’t getting better. That’s when I knew we had to start looking somewhere else. Somewhere deeper. This week on Medical Disruptors, I hadContinue reading “Nervous System Regulation Isn’t Optional—It’s Foundational”

Starting out as a nurse practitioner can feel like trying to drink from a firehose. The transition from RN to NP is exciting, rewarding, and—let’s be honest—completely overwhelming. You’re expected to lead patient care, make diagnostic decisions, and navigate new levels of responsibility, all while adapting to a different clinical identity. If you’re feeling aContinue reading “New NPs: What NOT to Do in Your First Year”

I thought I’d seen it all. As a nurse practitioner working in the trenches of chronic illness, I’ve run the labs, followed the protocols, and dug deep into root cause medicine. But in this week’s episode of Medical Disruptors, I found myself leaning in harder than usual. Because my guest, Dr. Kate Masterson, took usContinue reading “When “Normal” Labs Don’t Explain Your Symptoms—Could Muscle Testing Be the Missing Link?”

In today’s healthcare landscape, every decision—from staffing to software—is weighed against one question: What’s the return on investment (ROI)? As documentation demands grow and provider burnout climbs, the conversation around medical scribe ROI has become more urgent than ever. This is not just a question for hospital executives or large systems. Independent practices, urgent careContinue reading “Understanding the True Medical Scribe ROI in Modern Healthcare”

As a nurse practitioner and the host of Medical Disruptors, I’ve had countless conversations with innovators and changemakers who are challenging the system from the inside out. But this episode with Dr. Mike Smith felt different. Dr. Mike isn’t just a disruptor—he’s someone who’s lived through multiple layers of the healthcare machine. He started asContinue reading “Thinking for Yourself in the Age of Health Misinformation”

In today’s complex and fast-paced healthcare landscape, clinical expertise alone isn’t enough to thrive—especially in primary care. Nurse practitioners are expected to do more than diagnose and treat. They’re called to guide teams, manage resources, influence policy, and lead with clarity. That’s why developing strong leadership skills is not just an added bonus—it’s an essentialContinue reading “10 Leadership Skills That Set Nurse Practitioners Apart”

What happens when a doctor stops following the rules and starts listening to her patients? For Dr. Jessica Peatross (“Dr. Jess”), medical advocacy meant walking away from a stable job in western medicine, surrendering her medical license, and stepping into the fight of her life—not just for herself, but for the patients who had beenContinue reading “Medical Advocacy or Medical Rebellion? What Happens When You Leave the System to Heal”

For commercial drivers, staying certified and on the road starts with one crucial requirement: passing the DOT physical exam. This exam isn’t just a regulatory formality—it’s a vital part of ensuring safety on the road, both for drivers and the public. EG Healthcare has become a trusted resource for commercial drivers throughout the region. WithContinue reading “DOT Physical Exam at EG Healthcare: 5 Ways to Prepare”

I’ve lost count of how many patients come into my office, eyes down, frustrated, exhausted, and dismissed. They’re gaining weight no matter what they do. Their acne won’t go away. Their periods have disappeared—or they’re stuck in a cycle of hormonal chaos. And what are they handed? Birth control. Metformin. Maybe spironolactone. And absolutely zeroContinue reading “Reversing PCOS Without Meds: You Don’t Have to Live Like This”

As a new nurse practitioner, you may be taken aback by the sudden juggling act of patient care, charting, collaboration, and self-care—all packed into tightly scheduled days. This is where time management becomes your greatest asset. Learning how to manage your time effectively isn’t just about productivity—it’s about reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and delivering high-qualityContinue reading “Beat the Burnout: 10 Time Management Tactics for New Nurse Practitioners”

When Your Child Can’t Say What’s Wrong: Pediatric Functional Medicine & The Mold-Autism Connection As a primary care provider and a nurse practitioner, I’ve sat with hundreds of parents who know in their gut something isn’t right. Their child is struggling—behaviorally, developmentally, emotionally—but every specialist, every lab, every scan says the same thing: “Everything looksContinue reading “Pediatric Functional Medicine Is Rewriting the Story of ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety”

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, one phrase keeps showing up in both headlines and hospital hallways: provider burnout. It’s a growing crisis that’s affecting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals across the board. Long hours, increased administrative tasks, and a never-ending demand for documentation are pushing even the most passionate providers to the brink.Continue reading “Provider Burnout Starts With PAPERWORK: Why Documentation May Be the Real Problem”

We don’t have a healthcare system. We have a sick care system. That’s the hard truth I’ve learned again and again as a provider—and it was front and center in my recent conversation with Dr. Tania Elliott on the Medical Disruptors podcast. Dr. Elliott is a board-certified internist and allergist who’s spent her career pushingContinue reading “Patient-Centered Care Means Looking at the Whole Picture—Not Just the Symptoms”