Boulange Chris MD

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

10 things plastic surgeons won’t tell you

Beauty is more than skin deep — so this is going to hurt. What to know before you and your wallet go under the knife for cosmetic treatments.

Seven Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Physician

Good health isn’t a result of just diet and exercise. Screening and prevention are two important aspects of health and wellness, right along with nutrition, physical activity and mental wellness. The routine care you receive with a primary care physician…

The Medical Specialties That Pay The Best

All doctor salaries continue to rise with primary care doctor compensation outpacing specialists slightly last year. Primary care physicians reported $241,273 in media compensation in 2014 and specialists reported $411, 852, according to the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) 2015 report card. How much does your doctor make? The Best-Paying Jobs For Doctors - pg.1

3 essential questions to ask your doctor at your next visit

As Ben Franklin said many moons ago, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When we talk about chronic diseases and cancer, prevention is paramount. We’d much rather prevent on the front

The need for primary care teams

Health systems with more primary care do better by the people they serve. Their patient populations are healthier, live longer, and have fewer disparities in outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and income.

Do You Really Need Both a Gynecologist and a Primary Care Doctor?

If you don't have any major medical problems, is it really necessary to have both a primary care doctor and an ob-gyn? Health's medical editor weighs in on how to decide the number of doctors and health specialists you see.

Some patients don't expect doctors to be miracle workers

What these patients tell me they most appreciate is a physician who will not stop caring and trying to be helpful.

Find a Physician or Provider

Little Company of Mary NetworkLittle Company of Mary Health Providers (LCMHP) is a partnership between 180 Chicagoland area physicians and Little Company of Mary Hospital. LCMHP's physicians are committed to providing you and your family with compassionate and expert care. This dedicated team of physicians pursue a mission of healingThe health plans listed for each physician are only to be used as a guide…

As Doctor's Age Climbs, So Does Patient Death Rate

The kind of family medicine I knew I needed to practice

"Why do you want to go into family medicine?" my internal medicine preceptor asked.

Why these doctors prioritize mental health when treating patients

This organization provides mental health care to people who’ve faced violence and trauma.

Caring For Our Physicians And Their Patients

During this pandemic, we can’t thank them enough: doctors, nurses, all of the front-line medical workers looking after the rest of us. We all have

Your Doctors Still Aren't Working Together

Your Doctors Still Aren't Working TogetherAmarillo medical clinic aims to provide the solutionThere is new research showing that many primary care providers (family doctors) are still slow to adopt new recommendations for treating low back pain.The days of your doctors actually working...

Could You Get An MD Online?

Could your physician have gone to medical school online? What the rise of online education and increasing demand means for training our future healthcare professionals.