Health resources
Plain language articles from our care team on prevention, chronic conditions, and getting the most from your visits.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: What Trinity & Hudson Patients Should Know
Medicare Open Enrollment, formally the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Changes made during this period generally take effect January 1, 2027. It is a good time to review your plan's drug coverage, costs, and provider network, and to confirm that your primary care doctor is still in network before you choose coverage for next year.
Welcome to Medicare Visit vs. Annual Wellness Visit: What's the Difference?
The Welcome to Medicare visit is a one time preventive visit within your first 12 months of Medicare Part B, and the Annual Wellness Visit is the yearly prevention planning visit that comes after. Neither one is a full physical exam, and both focus on reviewing your health and planning your preventive care.
Primary Care vs. Internal Medicine: Why Adults in Trinity, FL Don't Have to Choose
At Internal Medicine MD, you don't have to choose between primary care and internal medicine, because you get both. Primary care is the everyday care you return to for checkups, screenings, and ongoing conditions, and internal medicine is the adult focused medical training our team brings to that care.
Switching Primary Care Doctors in Trinity, FL: Records, Insurance, and Your First Visit
Switching primary care doctors usually comes down to three steps: confirm your insurance, request copies of your medical records, and prepare for a first visit to establish care. A little planning helps your new care team understand your health history from the start.
Choosing a Primary Care Doctor With Medicare in Trinity, FL: What to Check Before You Book
Before you book with a new primary care doctor on Medicare, confirm which type of Medicare you have, then check that the office participates with your exact plan. Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage work differently, so a quick call to the office and your plan can save time and surprises.
Tracking Your Blood Pressure at Home Before a Primary Care Visit in Trinity, FL
Home blood pressure readings give your provider a clearer picture of your numbers in everyday life, not just during a few minutes at the office. Use a validated upper arm monitor, measure the same way each time, and bring a simple log of your readings to your visit.
5 signs it's time to see an internal medicine doctor
An internal medicine doctor focuses on adult health and is a good fit when you notice lasting fatigue, unexplained weight change, a family history of disease, more than one ongoing condition, or a year without a checkup. Our team in Hudson and Trinity can help you sort out what your body is telling you and build a plan.
Understanding your annual physical: what to expect
An annual physical is a yearly visit to check your vitals, review your health history and medications, and plan screenings based on your age and risk. Our providers in Hudson and Trinity use it to catch changes early and send you home with a clear plan.
Managing diabetes and hypertension with one care team
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol often appear together, and each one affects how the others are treated. One care team that tracks your labs, medications, and goals in a single chart can make managing several conditions simpler and more consistent.
Telehealth 101: how virtual visits work here
Telehealth lets you meet with your provider by secure video through the Healow app, which connects to your patient portal and works anywhere in Florida. It is a good fit for follow ups, medication checks, lab reviews, and many minor concerns, with in person care available when an exam is needed.
Advanced wound care now available at our Hudson office
Our Hudson office offers advanced wound care, including wound assessment and staging, debridement, dressing selection, and grafting when appropriate. Dr. John Hanna is advanced wound care certified, and care is coordinated with your primary care team, which is especially helpful for patients with diabetes.
