As our Healthy Me! Program participants embark on their new lifestyle change, they’ll be receiving guidance from four of the physicians at Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C.
John Jacobs, M.D., Donald Troyer, M.D., Brian Jacobs, M.D. and Frederick Sheel, M.D. will be meeting with participants on a regular basis to discuss their progress and struggles during the course of the year-long program.
The physicians will meet with the Healthy Me! Program participants to discuss any current medical issues. At that time, an assessment of each individual will be completed and important vital information such as height, weight, blood pressure and a general assessment including family history and lifestyle choices will be recorded. This will give each participant a baseline to work from and to improve upon throughout the year. The physicians at Family Medicine believe that detection of health related issues early means a better chance for treatment and a cure.
The physicians will also speak with the participants about lab work that will be completed at The Medical Foundation following the initial visit. Once the lab work is completed and the results are sent to the office, the physicians will meet with the participants again to discuss any labs of concern.
These labs, as well, will be used as a baseline and compared quarterly with lab work to discover any improvements that are made.
Once these two initial meetings happen with the participant and the physician, the two will develop a plan on whether they need to meet quarterly or monthly.
Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C. is located in the University Commons Medical Plaza at 6301 University Commons, Suite 210. The multi-specialty clinic has six areas of specialized care including: , Family Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Radiology.
The four physicians who will be providing guidance through the Healthy Me! Program are all Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Brian Jacobs and Dr. John Jacobs are also certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine.
“Many people find their niche in sports later in life, as they mature and discover the benefits of lifelong exercise. It is very rewarding to assist them in their journey to be healthy,” said Dr. Brian Jacobs.
Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C. moved from their location in the Skyway building to their current location in 2011. The location is part of University Commons Medical Plaza and patients have easy access to lab work within the complex and other specialists.
The current facility allows them to house a state-of-the-art imaging system which includes digital storage. The x-ray, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrocardiogram and pulmonary function testing instruments make caring for patients an easy task.
But it’s the personal touch that puts Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C.’s patients at ease.
“The local and national trend is to use hospitalists, but we believe personal care trumps economic efficiency,” said Vicki DeCraene, Administrator for Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C. She explained that the physicians will visit their patients at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center or
Memorial Hospital Beacon Health Systems, guiding them in times of well care and preventative care and through acute and chronic diseases.
Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C. is accepting new patients and has hours from Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm and Saturday from 9am until Noon. Call 574.234.4016 to make an appointment.
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