FCP welcomes Tim Loftis, ARNP, to our Arlington location on Ft. Caroline Road, where he is practicing Family medicine.

Tim is a board certified family practioner and has spent over 15 years providing excellent care in the Jacksonville area.

His previous experience in cardiac, emergency, and internal medicine, has prepared him well for his current role at Family Care Partners (FCP) in Arlington….

As an Advanced Registered Nurse Practioner (ARNP), Tim has a unique approach to medicine and nursing, with an emphasis on both care and cure. His comprehensive approach incorporates advocating a healthier lifestyle, disease prevention, and health education counseling, thus guiding patients to make informed health and lifestyle choices.

Tim is married to wife Tracie, and together they have two wonderful children.

Visit us at the link below to learn more or make an appointment:
http://www.familycarepartners.com/locations/arlington.php

Family Care Partners is proud to be supporting the 26.2 with Donna in 2012.  This marathon is a Boston marathon qualifier whose proceeds go to helping women right here in the Jacksonville area who are struggling with breast cancer, and research!  FCP is raising money any way we can, with raffles, a dress down day, and a bake sale.  We have even joined Mayo clinic in selling beautiful hot pink shoelaces for $5 a pair all in support of the 26.2 marathon. 

FCP will also be running one of the water stands during the race.  Our Spirit of Care committee has given a generous donation to be able to be a sponsor in the race. 

It is very important that we invest in breast cancer research in hopes to one day win the fight.  We are  gaining more and more success everyday.  The 26.2 marathon is also going “green”, asking people to bring reusable water bottle, or to purchase racing pouches to try to cut down on paper waste. 

The marathon will be held on February 12, 2012.  Visit http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/ to see how you can participate and help out the cause!!

 

Limiting the amount of your sugar intake, will address two of Top 5 New Year Resolutions: Get Fit, and Lose Weight.

Unfortunately, we live in the South, and Sweet Tea is one of our most prized comfort drinks, along with BBQ ribs or pulled pork.

However, sweet tea is a Devil’s Brew, and a glass can contain about 22-percent sugar. That’s TWICE the sugar in a can of your favorite cola. Combine this with unlimited free refills at almost all restaurants, and you have enough sugar to make Willy Wonka blush.

Drinking sweet tea stimulates your body to create insulin like crazy. The added caffeine then signals your body to create adrenaline. Combined, your body is confused. And rather than feeling satisfied from one glass, we cheerfully accept the next free-refill. Sweet Tea is the Southern crack-cocaine.

So try and limit your intake of Sweet Tea, or do what I do, and ask for half-n-half, and you’ll at least cut your sugar intake in half.

Top 5 Healthy New Year Resolutions
1. Drink Less Alcohol
2. Get Fit
3. Lose Weight
4. Manage Stress
5. Quit Smoking

For more info, please contact your Family Care Partner provider today!

Please note our special hours by clicking the READ MORE button.

Special Holiday Hours begin 12/22/2011 thru 1/2/2012, in observance of the Holiday Season.

Most offices will be open Friday (12/23/2011) and the day AFTER New Years Monday, 1/2/2012.

Warm wishes to you and yours and thank you for choosing Family Care Partners.

It’s not too late to donate your old cell-phone, and turn them into “Pre-Paid Calling Cards” for our troops overseas. Collection bins are in our adult medicine waiting areas at our Northside and Arlington offices.

Please visit: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com for more information on the program.

Our Northside and Arlington Offices are collecting old cell-phones which are turned into “Pre-Paid Calling Cards” for our troops serving overseas. Collection bins are in the adult medicine waiting areas.

Please visit: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ for more information on the program.

Even though we are into Fall weather, the late rains and warm weather still breeds mosquitoes. Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the latest (Nov.2011) FAQ on West Nile Virus from our partnership with the Duval County Health Department. The City of Jacksonville also has a FREE Mosquito Spraying Program just by calling: 904.630-CITY

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FCP welcomes Dr. Genola C. Childs, M.D., to our Argyle Forest office from our now closed Orange Park location. She has been with FCP since 2007. An internist, she provides comprehensive care addressing a wide range of conditions, from common colds to diabetes, for patients at least 16 years of age.

Previously, Dr. Childs served as a military physician in the Internal Medicine department at Na…val Hospital Jacksonville until her obligated service was completed in December 2006.

Dr. Childs completed her Internal Medicine internship at Orlando Regional Healthcare Center and Internal Medicine residency at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.

After graduating from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Childs entered and completed the MD/MPH dual degree program at Boston University School of Medicine & Boston University School of Public Health in 1997. During her navy career, Dr. Childs has toured Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, CA; Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA; Naval Air Station Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Please click on the link below for more information or to schedule an appointment.
http://www.familycarepartners.com/locations/argyle.php

FCP welcomes Dr. Chitra Rajpal, M.D., to our Fleming Island office, on US HWY 17, where she is practicing Family medicine.

Dr. Rajpal received her high school diploma from Jai Hind College in India, and completed medical school at Topiwala National Medical College. In 2006, she completed her residency at Unity Health Center, in Rochester, NY, and is a member of the American Medical Association….

While at Topiwala, Dr. Rajpa, earned both her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), and her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees, along with a diploma on Diabetology (study of diabetes), and she is Board Certified.

Dr. Rajpal is married with two children and her hobbies include watching movies, traveling, spending time with her children and cooking.

One of the most important things Dr. Rajpal would like to relay to her patients is the importance of preventative care.

Please click on the link below for more information or to schedule an appointment.

http://www.familycarepartners.com/locations/fleming-island.php