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Friendly Neighborhood Family Doc

Welcome to Dr. Emily's page, your friendly neighborhood family doc located in Charlotte, NC.

You will learn more about primary care, general health and wellness as well my passion for helping you keep your family's memories safe for generations to come!

03/23/2026

Some of the most important health conversations happen when we create space for real questions- no judgment, just truth.

Next Monday I'm sitting on a panel with some incredible public health physicians and nurses from across our region to talk about something that matters deeply to our community: childhood vaccinations.

🗓March 30th l 12 to 1 p.m. l FREE live webinar Hosted by Smart Start in Mecklenburg County

You can register using the QR code in the photo or copy and paste this link in your browser (https://smartstartofmecklenburgcounty.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F38112)

Please share with a parent or caregiver in your circle. 🙏🏽

Comment below if you have specific questions you would like me to answer.

03/17/2026

$75 at CVS. $0.82 at Publix. Same. Exact. Medication.🤯

I went to pick up Amlodipine - a blood pressure medication that's been generic for YEARS - and CVS to charge me $75 just because it's a new year with new insurance.

I moved it to Publix. 82 cents!!!!

This is why I always tell my patients the prescription is just a small part of my job in taking care of you. 💜

So many people skip doses or stop taking their medications altogether because they think they can't afford them - and nobody told them they had options.

✅️ Check a different pharmacy.
✅️ Ask about free medication list.
✅️ Look up any coupons like GoodRx before you pay for anything at the counter.

Your health should not depend on which pharmacy is on your corner.

I'm Dr. Emily - family physician, practice owner, and your reminder that an informed patient is a protected patient.✊🏽

Share this with your network and drop a 💊 if this was surprising.

03/12/2026

I hear this from patients constantly. 😔

"I'm exhausted but I can't sleep. I'm doing everything right but I can't lose weight. I feel anxious for no reason. I just don't feel like myself."

Sound familiar? This isn't just stress — this is what elevated cortisol can do to your body. And during perimenopause, your cortisol regulation is already being tested in ways most women were never warned about.

In Part 4 of the perimenopause series, I'm breaking down the real symptoms of elevated cortisol in women — because too many of us are walking around with answers hiding in our own biology.

Your body isn't betraying you. It's communicating. 💜

CTA - when was the last time you felt normal? Comment below!

03/04/2026

There is a lot going on in the world....however some families have alot going on.

Every baby deserves a healthy start. 💜

Today is World Birth Defects Day — a reminder that prenatal care, proper nutrition, and access to healthcare can make a meaningful difference in pregnancy outcomes.

Supporting healthy pregnancies is one of the ways we build healthier families and stronger communities.

02/27/2026

🔊Last chance to register!!!!

Get ready to pause, focus and flow with is on Monday.

✅️ Got goals? Time to check in on how you are doing

✅️ Don't have goals? Time to set some

✅️ Need time to review your March plan? This is for you!

Join me and other goal oriented ladies as we pause to be fully present in 2026 to crush these goals.

Can't make it? There is always next month.

⬆️ Click the event tab in Linktree and sign up!

Wellness

02/24/2026

Pause. Focus. Flow.

I schedule time to step out of patient care and into CEO mode.
Reviewing numbers. Refining systems. Resetting priorities.

Because sustainable care requires sustainable leadership.

If you’re building something meaningful whether professional or personal, don’t skip your admin night. It’s where clarity lives.

Join me on this journey the first Monday of every month. Let 2026 see you hit these goals!

Copy and paste the link to register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z693u9m

02/19/2026

2026 is here. Do you KNOW what your insurance covers?

Every year your benefits change deductibles reset, copays get adjusted and medications get reclassified.

Most people don't realize it until they try to see their doctor or get a prescription filled.

Before you schedule appointments this year, take 10 minutes to review the following:
✅️ Your deductible (individual + family)
✅️ Preventive vs. Diagnostic coverage
✅️ In network changes
✅️ Prior Auth requirements

As a primary care physician I see the financial stress that comes from not knowing your benefits. Knowing your coverage is part of protecting your health.

✨️ Sign up for my newsletter by tapping the link in the bio then comment "Benefits" to get a checklist.

Let me know what other topics you want me to discuss!

02/11/2026

Ladies!!!!

As estrogen declines, cortisol doesn’t just “stress you out” — it has a bigger impact on your body than it used to.

Elevated cortisol during menopause can contribute to:
• persistent abdominal weight gain
• worsening insulin resistance
• poor sleep quality
• increased anxiety or irritability
• higher cardiovascular risk

In Part 3 of the Perimenopause Series, we’re breaking down:
✔️ why cortisol hits harder after estrogen declines
✔️ how menopause changes your stress response
✔️ what this means for your long-term health

➡️ Click the link in my bio to stay in the know and join the newsletter

➡️ Comment below: What menopause symptoms do you want explained next?

This isn’t about willpower.
It’s about physiology.

02/09/2026

Almost missed it!!!

Today we celebrate National Black Women Physicians Day.✨️

As a Black woman physician, this work is deeply personal.

It’s about representation, advocacy, and caring for communities that have too often been overlooked.

I’m honored to stand in this legacy—past, present, and future—and to serve with excellence, compassion, and purpose every single day.

To my sisters in medicine: we belong here. We’ve always belonged here.
💜

02/04/2026

Cancer touches nearly every family in some way-- through diagnosis, caregiving, survivorship or loss. Today is a reminder of the importance of prevention, early detection, equitable access to care and compassion throughout the journey.💜

As a primary care physician, I believe so much of our power lies in the everyday moments: routine screenings, listening closely, addressing barriers and meeting people where they are.

As a daughter of a previous colon cancer survivor and sister to a breast cancer survivor, my calling is quite personal. Talk to your family, share your medical history or your family's history. This is the first step of prevention. 🏥

Today we honor survivors, remember those we've lost and recommit to doing better.

🖱Click the link in the comments to be added to my newsletter list. Will be publishing a tempted for you family medical history soon!

02/02/2026

🚫ATTENTION: Monthly Pause, Focus and Flow cancelled for tonight. Would rather we stay safe.

Let me know in the comments if you want to do virtual⬇️....I'm game! You still need time to plan and assess your goals for this month. 💪🏾

Otherwise, stay tuned for the link tonregister for March! Tag a business that may want to sponsor or collaborate!

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