Plainville Medical Clinic

Plainville Medical Clinic is composed of three separate practices: Daniel J. Sanchez, MD, Prairie Star Family Practice and LifeLine Family Medicine. We all work together as a team to coordinate your care; when you see any of PMC’s providers, that information is shared back to your primary provider through the electronic health record.

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Vitamin D, known by many as the “sunshine” vitamin due to its production by the body when exposed to sunlight, is gaining national attention due to its proposed link to protecting against many health problems. Typically, a deficiency in vitamin D causes rickets; a disease identified when bone does not mineralize properly which can lead to soft bones and skeleton deformities. Recent research has shown vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and multiple sclerosis.

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Energetic, flexible multi-tasker sought for dynamic front office position at Plainville Medical Clinic. On-the-job training available. Job duties to initially include incorporating records into the electronic health record and customer service on the phone. Future job opportunities include reception, billing, medical records and outreach clinic work. Come join our fun staff and enjoy your work! Computer experience preferred.

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There is new information about calcium supplements and heart attacks. A study that looked at over 11,000 women seems to link taking calcium supplements (500mg or more daily without Vitamin D) with about a 20-30% increase in the risk for heart attack. This is concerning for all women who are taking calcium to protect their bones from osteoporosis!

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