Slack Family Practice

12/15/2025

SFP is getting into the holiday spirit!

The office will be closed Christmas through New Years for routine appointments, but patients can still reach Dr. Slack directly for any needs during this time! ❄️

11/11/2025

https://slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/news-about-melatonin

There has been a lot of buzz the past couple of days about a new study looking at long term use of Melatonin. Previously, Melatonin has been viewed as a safe and mildly effective sleep aid. Many people reach for something like Melatonin to help with insomnia, because it is marketed as a natural, h

11/04/2025

SFP supporting the Harford County Public Library at the Gala - what a fun night!

09/27/2025

SFP at the Harford County Wine Festival! Come say hi - we are by the food trucks and 🍺 tent ☺️

07/24/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/healthy-vacation-tips

Many people find a week or two to get away during the summer for vacation. Rather than having your travel plans derail your diet and exercise efforts, look at vacation as an excellent time to kick start some healthy habits! It might sound paradoxical, but I do find that many patients tend to be si

07/14/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/dont-get-burned-by-the-sun

Recently I posted a video about self care of minor skin burns, with an eye towards the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Today I want to discuss a much more prevalent type of burn - sun burn. The best approach to sun burn is, of course, prevention! The most successful prevention is sun avoidance duri

06/16/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/senolytics-a-promising-anti-aging-therapy-but-not-there-yet

Senolytics are a new and emerging therapy that target aging cells known as senescent cells. Senescent cells, also referred to as ‘zombie cells,’ accumulate with aging, release pro-inflammatory markers, and are resistant to apoptosis, the process that shuts down/kills a cell. Senolytics aim to re...

06/04/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/perioral-dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition that is commonly seen in women between the ages of 15 and 45, though it can also present in men, older individuals, and younger children. This rash is located around the mouth, and usually appears as small 1-2mm red bumps or blisters. We don’t fully know wha

06/02/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/manage-menopause-with-direct-access-primary-care

The symptoms of menopause go well beyond the commonly portrayed experience of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Estrogen plays a role in most systems of the body, and it’s loss can be felt in them all. About 70% of women will experience the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, which

05/21/2025

Come see us at the Harford Mall 50+ Expo!!

05/14/2025

slackfamilypractice.com/blog-test/home-monitoring-for-blood-pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is something that I commonly manage as a primary care physician. Most people know when they go see a doctor or even sometimes a dentist, they will have their blood pressure checked. More recently though, we are moving away from using these in office blood pres