Our latest updates
Happy Thanksgiving!
We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving weekend! A-A-Ron sends his wishes too! Our office will be closed from November 27th-29th. We will be back to normal opperations on Monday, December 1st. Have a safe holiday!
Welcoming our new hire!
We are excited to announce our first hire, a four-legged spoiled furball named A-A-Ron. While he may not have a formal title, A-A-Ron’s role is essential to ensure everyone receives their daily dose of puppy love as recommended by the CDC*. Be sure to say ‘Hi!’ during your next visit! *The CDC doesn’t technically recommend this, but they should!
Newest patient established!
We couldn’t resist. Say hello to baby Leonardo!
Waking Tree Family Practice Offers Medical Weight Loss Services
Interested in weight loss? You may have noticed there is an abundancy of clinics offering weight loss services. Choosing the right clinic to meet your needs can be overwhelming and often very expensive. Walking Tree Family Practice is a primary care clinic that offers similar weight loss services as weight loss clinics without the huge expense. Why? Because Walking Tree Family Practice is not in the business of making a profit off the weight loss accomplishments of our patients. Dr. Bessie Fairbairn approaches weight loss from a primary care standpoint, as she is compassionate about each of her patient’s health and well-being. Obesity is associated with at least 60 other medical diseases or conditions, some of which can be improved through weight loss, including: -Depression-Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-Cardiovascular disease (CVD)-Asthma/reactive airway disease-Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-Female infertility-Urinary stress incontinence-Male hypogonadism-Osteoarthritis (OA)-Prediabetes-Type 2 diabetes-Hypertension-Dyslipidemia-Cancers (various)
Annual Wellness Visit
The Walking Tree Family extends warm wishes for a prosperous and healthy new year. As we embark on the new year, we invite you to schedule your Annual Wellness Physical. This appointment is a crucial component of your health journey and is fully covered by your insurance. It provides an excellent opportunity for us to discuss your health screenings in detail. For those without insurance, please be assured we are offering a special discount for this visit. Contact us today to arrange your appointment!
Walking Tree wishes you a happy holiday!
We wanted to send everyone our heartfelt wishes for a Happy Holiday and a healthy new year. We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s. We hope everyone has a wonderful time this year.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Happy Holidays! We will be closed Thansgiving Day, Black Friday, and Saturday the 30th. We wish everyone a wonderful break, and we will be back to normal hours on Monday, December 2nd.
Sick season is upon us!
Skip the long wait times at urgent care this season! Urgent care facilities often experience lengthy wait times during the fall and winter months, as more people get sick this time of year. Walking Tree Family Practice has same-day or next-day appointments available with little to no wait times. We offer rapid testing for the flu, COVID, and strep, along with treatments to help you feel better fast. Call us today if you are feeling unwell!
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
To lower your lung cancer risk, don’t smoke, avoid secondhand smoke, and get your home tested for radon… Is lung cancer screening right for you? Yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT scan) is recommended for people who: A pack-year is smoking an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for 1 year. For example, a person could have a 20 pack-year history by smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years. Questions? Call Walking Tree Family Practice today to schedule an appointment to discuss whether lung cancer screening is right for you. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/features/lung-cancer.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/lungcancer/index.htm
Help Hurricane Helene Victims in Western North Carolina
On September 27th, Hurricane Helene impacted North Carolina, resulting in significant road closures, power outages, and disruptions to gas and water services. Currently, thousands of homes and businesses are still experiencing electricity shortages, while ongoing water shortages present additional challenges. As nighttime temperatures decline, those affected by the storm are encountering further hardships. Walking Tree Family Practice will be actively volunteering in Asheville, NC and the surrounding areas during Thanksgiving weekend to offer support to the community and its residents. We are currently accepting donations to facilitate these efforts. Please reach out to us if you are interested in contributing to Walking Tree’s initiatives. Donate at our ‘Go Fund Me’ page All proceeds will go directly to individuals in need. Click Here
Preventative Care
Are You Up to Date on Your Preventive Care? Prevention is your first line of defense. Regular checkups or annual wellness exams are visits to your primary care provider outside your other visits to the doctor for a sickness or injury. These exams focus on preventive care, including: Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities, and death. Did you know? Most health insurance plans must cover a set of preventative services – at no cost to you. Call Walking Tree Family Practice today to schedule your annual wellness exam!
Common Roots of Poor Sleep
For ideal sleep, at bedtime your melatonin should be rising steadily, and your cortisol should be at rock-bottom low. Your body secretes melatonin largely in response to darkness. And our evening cortisol levels are lowest in environments with low noise and low energy. Tips to support your sleep hygiene: For some individuals, their brains simply can’t make enough melatonin to ensure a solid sleep all night long. Or there is a chemical imbalance preventing sufficient relaxation. Are you still struggling with getting a good night sleep? Call Walking Tree Family Practice to schedule an appointment to talk about your unique needs. Without restful sleep, sustainable healing in the body is nearly impossible. Plus, it can be challenging for any of us to consider making lifestyle changes when we are exhausted, especially chronically, due to deprived sleep.