Category: Family Medicine

Antibiotics are a powerful tool to fight bacterial infections. However, while antibiotics work hard to eliminate harmful bacteria, they also kill the healthy bacteria in your gut, leaving your colon susceptible to diarrhea and an imbalance of healthy and harmful bacteria. That’s where probiotics come in—a natural way to support your gut health during and Read More

What Are Chiggers? Chiggers are tiny larvae from a type of mite in the Trombiculidae family. These little critters can be found in grassy fields, forests, and areas with lots of plants. You might run into them when playing outside or exploring nature. How Do Chigger Bites Happen? When a chigger attaches to your skin, Read More

If you plan on spending any time outdoors in the summer in Tennesse, it’s important to know how to handle tick bites and stay safe from tick-borne illnesses. Here’s a simple guide to help you! How to Remove a Tick Use Fine-Tipped Tweezers: Grab the tick as close to your skin as possible with fine-tipped Read More

Selecting the right doctor for your child’s pediatric care is an important decision. Fortunately, Blue Ocean Family Medicine is a standout option for pediatrics in Sumner County, TN. Family Medicine Physicians are gaining recognition for their comprehensive expertise in pediatric care. In this blog post, we’ll explore the qualifications of Blue Ocean Family Medicine to Read More

How we got our name… Blue Ocean Family Medicine was named after our first trip to Tennessee. Tara (my wife and now practice manager) and I had just put an offer on a house in Hendersonville that had been accepted. It was official we would be moving and opening a new family medicine clinic in Read More