December 18, 2017 | Provider, Primary Care
Dr. Renee Kuneff, board-certified family practice doctor at LeBauer HealthCare at Oak Ridge, started gaining insight into the patient experience long before she began medical school. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse and surgical scrub nurse for 14 years before deciding to go to medical school.
“I wanted to do more for patients and be more involved in their care,” says Kuneff of her motivation to become a doctor. “I believe my background in nursing made me into an even better doctor, giving me insight and experience into the medical field and providing me with the tools to give my patients compassionate, personal care.”
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December 13, 2017 | Community, Primary Care
Your holiday shopping has begun, but none of the usual holiday staples — slippers, sweaters, or electronics — seem meaningful. Try a gift that inspires health and fitness for your loved ones this year. You can find all sorts of health-focused items for a wide range of budgets. Try something from this list to help get 2018 off to a healthy start!
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November 29, 2017 | Primary Care
LeBauer Medicare patients have a chance to get a personalized health wellness and prevention plan from health coaches at all nine LeBauer primary care locations in the Triad. Nurses at each office have been specially trained to provide the Annual Wellness Visit that is fully covered by Medicare each year. How can the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit and a LeBauer health coach help you?
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November 20, 2017 | Primary Care
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be with friends and family and eat great food. The aftermath of Thanksgiving can leave everyone feeling sluggish, but it’s important to stay active and work out all those delicious calories! Here are six activities to keep you and your family moving and having fun this Thanksgiving.
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November 2, 2017 | Primary Care
Wellness visits, also called physicals or checkups, are an important part of staying healthy. They provide a time for you and your primary care doctor to focus on preventive care and lifestyle habits, such as diet and exercise, that can impact your overall health. Most insurance policies fully cover the cost of an annual wellness visit.
However, what happens if you start asking the doctor about new symptoms you may be experiencing?
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October 18, 2017 | Vaccines, Primary Care
The leaves are turning and Halloween decorations are in the store. These sure signs of fall also mean it’s officially flu season. While many people rely on all sorts of formulas for avoiding the flu – from grandmother’s advice to avoid getting chilled outside to friends advocating over-the-counter immune boosting products – it’s best to avoid some common flu myths in order to stay healthy.
Here are three common flu myths that can actually either increase your odds of catching the flu or hinder recovery from the flu.
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October 4, 2017 | Pulmonary/Critical Care
Are you finding yourself tired and breathing a little harder after a trip to the grocery store, a walk up the stairs, or working in the yard? Many people attribute symptoms like these to getting older, but it may be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD.
What are the signs of COPD and when should you see a doctor?
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September 28, 2017 | Provider
Dr. Bruce Burchette grew up in rural North Carolina working on a neighbor’s tobacco farm. While he put farming behind him during medical school and the start of a family medicine career, he eventually decided to reconnect with his farming roots. Burchette, who is a family medicine doctor at LeBauer Brassfield in Greensboro, grows giant pumpkins as a hobby with his older brother, Rob.
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September 15, 2017 | Primary Care
Families in the High Point and west Greensboro area can now receive care from a new family 
medicine physician at LeBauer Primary Care at MedCenter High Point. Dr. Nicholas Wendling joined the primary care team on Aug. 14.
Wendling enjoys seeing both adults and children and being able to build relationships with families. He also appreciates the fact that each day is different due to treating the wide variety of issues in a family medicine practice.
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September 7, 2017 | Primary Care, Awards/Recognitions
LeBauer team members take pride in offering quality and compassionate care for patients throughout the Triad. Last week, the staff members at LeBauer’s seven primary care offices were the recipients of care and appreciation for their dedication.
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