BestCare Family Medical Center in Garland, Texas

Call Ahead Service

It's like getting here before you actually get here. Call us just before you leave and get your name on the list. When you arrive, your wait will be minimal.

Call Waiting

We also have a Convenient Call Waiting Service. If you want to leave BestCare before you've been seen, give us a phone number and we'll call as soon as we're ready to see you.

Easy to Find

Conveniently located in Garland, Tx. Bestcare is the right choice for family care, urgent care, and emergency care. We also serve Dallas, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse, and all surrounding areas.

Bestcare Family Medical Center
4402 Broadway Suite 1
Garland, Texas 75043
972-240-1789

Map & Directions

Kids

When to Call Your Doctor

Photo of a patient getting a checkupWhenever your child has a symptom that concerns you, you should not hesitate to call your doctor whether or not the symptom appears on this list. 
Although some symptoms of illness differ depending on a child's age, some are the same for all children.
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Checkups

Don't Wait Too Long for a Checkup!

Photo of a medical skeleton modelYour doctor will recommend that you have a physical examination and certain screening tests periodically, depending on your age and health history. The following article explains the most common tests that we recommend.
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Mammograms

Mammography

Photo of our staff at workAbout one in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lives. The risk of breast cancer increases with age. Mammography may help doctors find breast cancer at an early stage (when treatment is more likely to succeed).
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Heart

Heart Health

Photo of Dr. David CarlsonMany people are not aware of their risk for heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  Learn More...

Obesity is a medical problem. Persons who are overweight or obese (severely overweight) are much more likely to have health problems...  Learn More...

Vaccines

Immunizations

Dr. Lozano at workSome adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives. Generally this is true except that 1) some adults were never vaccinated as children, 2) newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children and 3) immunity can begin to fade over time.  Learn More...
Help for Smokers and Tobacco Users PDF  | Print |  E-mail

Quit Smoking! Quitting is hard but you can do it. Many people try several times before they quit for good. But they do succeed. This article tells you about ways you can quit.

Good Reasons for Quitting

You will feel better

  • You will have more energy and breathe easier
  • Your chances of getting sick will decrease

Smoking is dangerous

  • More than 435,000 Americans die each year from smoking
  • Smoking causes illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, problems with pregnancy, and lung disease

More Good Reasons for Quitting

If you are pregnant, your baby will be healthier

  • Your baby will get more oxygen

The people around you, especially children, will be healthier

  • Breathing in other people's smoke can cause asthma and other health problems

You will have more money. If you smoke one pack per day, quitting smoking could save you up to $150 a month -- that's $1,800 a year!

Savings Per Month

If you smoke
 1 pack per day
You pay $5.00 per day
Quitting saves 
$150 per month or $1,800 per year

If you smoke
 2 packs per day
You pay $10.00 per day
Quitting saves 
$300 per month or $3,600 per year

If you smoke
 3 packs per day
You pay $15.00 per day
Quitting saves 
$450 per month or $5,400 per year

There Has Never Been A Better Time to Quit

A combination of strategies works best. Set a quit date. Get support. Take medicine.

Get Ready
 + Get Help
 + Get Medicine
 = Stay Quit!

Get Ready

Set a quit date: "No smoking after _____________________"

Change the things around you

  • Get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
  • Do not let people smoke in your home.

After you quit, don't smoke—not even a puff! Don't use any tobacco!

Get Medicine

You can buy nicotine gum, the nicotine patch, or the nicotine lozenge at a drug store.
You can ask your pharmacist for more information.
Ask your doctor about other medicines that can help you.

  • Nicotine nasal spray
  • Nicotine inhaler
  • Bupropion SR (pill)
  • Varenicline (pill)

Most health insurance will pay for these medicines.

Get Help

Tell your family, friends, and people you work with that you are going to quit. Ask for their support.
Talk to your doctor, nurse, or other health care worker. They can help you quit.
Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (784-8669) to be connected to the quitline in your State.
It's free. They will set up a quit plan with you.

Stay Quit

If you "slip" and smoke or chew tobacco, don't give up. Try again soon. Set a new quit date to get back on track.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid being around smoking.
Eat healthy food and get exercise.
Keep a positive attitude. You can do it!

You Can Quit

Most people try several times before they quit for good. Quitting is hard, but — You Can Quit

BestCare Family Medical Center Can Help You Quit Smoking

If you're a smoker and want to stop smoking... BestCare Family Medical Center can assist you. Our medical practice is located in Garland Tx, we also serve Dallas, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse and surrounding communities. Call BestCare at 972-240-1789 to schedule an appointment today.

 
 
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