We are gearing up for a spook-tacular month ahead! While October can be everything creepy and crawly, here at Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh we never scare you with premiums, co-pays or exorbitant fees. What sets us apart is our accessibility, our personalized care and our clear, transparent payment system. If you know someone who could be a good fit for direct primary care, have them connect with us today!
Know someone who could use a direct primary care physician? Dr. Ashley Loughner, DO,Dr. Rebecca Byard, MD, and Dr. Lela Dougherty, MD are currently accepting new patients at their respective practices. Share the news with them and let’s bring healthcare to the people – without the hassle!
Stop by the Bloomfield Saturday Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 to visit with Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Loughner. They’ll be administering flu shots on site. Register at directcarepgh.com.
Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh will be at the Health, Wellness & Sports Expo Oct. 15-16 at the North Park Sports Complex. The event will feature professionals in fitness, personal wellness, healthcare and sports – all under one roof. Learn more at hws-expo.com.
Say hi to Dr. Byard on Oct. 20 at the Green Tree Farmers’ Market from 4-7 p.m.
Dr. Gentile’s new venture, Rebel Wellness, LLC, will be opening in early 2023! Until then, you can check out the pop-ups happening in October!
You don’t have to be a Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh patient to walk with our docs. You can ask questions, learn more about their practices and mingle with new friends! Walk with a Doc is free and open to the public.
Did you know: You don’t have to be a Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh patient to walk with our docs! You can ask questions, learn more about their practices and make new friends! Walk with a Doc is always free and open to the public.
Join Dr. Gentile for Walk with a Doc: Highland Park on Friday, Oct. 7. Meet at 10 a.m. at the fountain at the Highland Park entrance. This month’s community partner is Harvie Farms, a delivery service that provides locally sourced produce and other farm-fresh items! They will be on hand to give out coupons so that you can try it and see for yourself what a difference local makes!
Need a flu shot? You’ve come to the right place! DCPP doctors have planned a series of flu shot clinics this fall across the region to help you and your family. To find one near you, check out the “Events” page on directcarepgh.com and register for a clinic of your choice. You also can schedule an in-office appointment with your doc to get your yearly flu shot.
We’re here to help you keep track of the latest health guidelines. The DCPP doctors have worked together to create online resources where you can learn about the latest on COVID-19 and Monkeypox. When in doubt, check it out!
Did you hear the news? Dr. Gentile was selected as part of the prestigious Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” for 2022! All of us at DCPP congratulate her on this achievement!
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featured in a recent Sunday Health section Dr. Gentile’s new business venture, Rebel Wellness, and her YouTube channel. Read all about it at post-gazette.com.
Settle into fall with this easy, healthy and yummy weekday meal.
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