Health Rising Direct Primary Care

Prostate, Colon, and Other Cancer Screenings: What Matters and What’s Overhyped

pink ribbon - Cancer Screenings

When it comes to cancer, the message from conventional healthcare is often loud and clear: screen early, screen often, and screen everything. But at Health Rising DPC, we believe in a more thoughtful approach. The truth is, not every cancer screening leads to a longer, healthier life. Some screenings can bring unnecessary worry, overtreatment, and […]

Why Direct Primary Care?

“I’m leaving to open my own practice,” I proclaimed. My colleage’s eyes widened with surprise. Perhaps her feelings echoed within my own mind as I was beginning to wrap my head around what I was actually trying to accomplish. I was not starting any old typical medical practice, I was starting a Direct Primary Care […]

What is Health and where do I find it?

When is someone truly healthy? An estimated 8.6 million people have diabetes but do not know it, many of whom feel healthy. Meanwhile, others do not feel well and are struggling despite medical evaluations without answers to explain their symptoms. Obtaining true health can feel elusive but it is possible when we understand where to […]

Totality: Decide and Do!

In October 2023, a 90 percent eclipse graced the skies of Houston. I nearly missed it, until I donned those eclipse glasses and glimpsed at the sun. It was fascinating, albeit fleeting. Fast forward to April 2024, and Houston was in for a 94 percent eclipse—a slight upgrade. Yet, this time, I made a decision. […]

Chains to Champion: How I Overcame Obesity

Wait, do I really have to eat that? This simple question sparked a profound transformation in my life. Raised with the notion of finishing everything on my plate, I found myself battling the repercussions of overeating for years. As the numbers on the scale climbed, so did the weight on my shoulders, burdening my mental […]

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Direct Primary Care

The current state of the United States healthcare system is dire. With skyrocketing costs and subpar outcomes, Americans are facing significant challenges. Despite spending nearly double that of other wealthy nations—amounting to a staggering 4.7 trillion dollars—our nation struggles with below-average life expectancy, high rates of avoidable deaths and suicides, and an alarming obesity epidemic. […]