frequently asked questions about Concierge Medicine in general, and about The Practice - a Concierge Medicine Office in Bakersfield, CA
More Advances from The Practice in Bakersfield Now Renew Your Prescriptions Safely, Conveniently, and Fast with eScripts at Your Local Bakersfield Pharmacy Now at The Practice, pre-paid membership medical offices in Bakersfield, all of your prescriptions can be renewed by your pharmacist. Simply have your pharmacist send a request to the office at The Practice […]
Blue Zones: Where in the World People Live the Longest, and What it Means for You Where in the world do people live to be 100? Why there? What do people who live to be 100 do on a daily basis that allows them such a higher degree of health and longevity? And what does […]
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a […]
On this episode of the Jaz McKay Radio program in Bakersfield, CA, Dr. Jan Mensink of The Practice talks with Jaz about the great new benefits for the members of The Practice, and also takes phone calls regarding thyroid treatment and male and female hormone therapy. The Practice is a Pre-Paid or Membership Medical office […]
The season for businesses and families to shop for health insurance programs is upon us. But the costs, year after year, continue to climb. And as these health care costs go up and up, it makes it far more difficult for businesses to remain profitable, and for families to pay their bills. So here are […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Bakersfield, so in this edition of the Jaz McKay Radio Show our Dr. Jan Mensink, MD discusses what every woman needs to know about the risks of Breast Cancer, the screening process, and ways to stay healthy throughout your life. Are you looking for a Primary Care doctor […]
Now as Members of The Practice you can enjoy an easier and faster check-in process with your new Membership cards. These cards are just like the membership cards that your local health club or gym uses for its members. They make the process of checking in, and making payments for services, so much easier than […]
When My Doctor is Talking About “Concierge Medicine” or “Direct Primary Care,” What Does He Mean? In a “Concierge” medical practice there is a relationship formed between the Doctor and his Patients in which the Patients pay an annual fee or “retainer” to the Doctor. In exchange for the retainer, the office Doctors provide enhanced […]
Dr. Jan Mensink, M.D. of “The Practice” pre-paid Membership medical practice in Bakersfield, CA addresses the problem of “Adrenal Fatigue” or “Adrenal Insufficiency” and How It Affects Your Life! A new area of concern for Bakersfield doctors, such as Dr. Jan Mensink, M.D. of The Practice is the impact of Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Insufficiency […]
Is a Dog’s mouth “cleaner” than a humans? I have always heard that it was, so why is a dog bite so bad? In this video, Dr. Jan Mensink, M.D., Senior Physician at The Practice Concierge Medical Office in Bakerfield answers that question for his patients. The bite from a dog or cat is like […]
Dr. Jan Mensink M.D. Answers The QuestionFlu Shots. Should you get one this year? Jan Mensink M.D. gives his answer to his patients at The Practice. “This year, should I get the flu shot?” For this year Dr. Mensink is recommending that every one of his patients at The Practice gets a flu shot. There […]