Dr. Amy Balka treats patients of all ages at Riverside Eagle Harbor Primary Care in Smithfield, Virginia. She has a special interest in chronic disease management as well as women's health.
Dr. Balka chose family medicine because she enjoys getting to know her patients. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2003 and completed her residency at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.
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MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- A lack of research makes it impossible to recommend how primary care doctors can prevent abuse and neglect of children who show no signs or symptoms of maltreatment, according to a new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement.
"We know there are ch...Full Article
A stroke is a life threatening condition, if you think you are having a stroke it is important to receive emergency medical care as soon as possible. You should not delay by contacting your physician. You should get to the emergency room as fast as possible. Call an ambulance if necessary. The longer
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The symptoms of an acute stroke often occur quickly and can manifest in many ways. Here is a list of common signs of a stroke:
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