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Sept. 23, 2023, midnight

Understanding the role of a primary care physician in your healthcare journey

Original article published in The Paper By Dr. LAURA GRATTON / FOR THE PAPER Your healthcare journey is a lifelong process that requires a trusted partner to guide you along the way. A primary care physician (PCP) plays a crucial role in ensuring your overall well-being. Whether you're seeking preventive ... Continue Reading
Sept. 11, 2023, 11:28 a.m.

Burke Primary Care welcomes Morganton Native Dr. Stephen Smith

Original Article in The PaperBILL POTEAT / FOR THE PAPER During his early years of medical school, Morganton native Dr. Stephen Smith, the son of Dr. Keith Smith, was asked by a friend inwhat direction he thought his career was headed.  The young med student didn’t know exactly what course ... Continue Reading
July 19, 2023, 12:19 p.m.

NICOLE CLAUNCH JOINS BURKE PRIMARY CARE AS A CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Morganton, NC (July, 17, 2023) – Nicole Claunch has joined Burke Primary Care as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). With 11 years' experience as an RN, four years' practicing internal medicine, and one year in infusion, Nicole brings her depth of knowledge and experience to Burke Primary Care to practice ... Continue Reading
April 12, 2023, 9:47 a.m.

JENNIFER KERLEY JOINS BURKE PRIMARY CARE AS ON-SITE OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Morganton, NC (April, 12, 2023) Burnsville resident, Jennifer Kerley recently joined Burke Primary Care as its on-site Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) at Sherrill Furniture Industries’ Medical Clinic. Kerley joins Burke Primary Care’s Occupational Health Division, offering onsite primary care services to Sherrill Furniture employees and family. Completing her Doctorate of ... Continue Reading
June 21, 2021, 4:36 p.m.

Immunization Guidelines: Who Should Get What and When

Protecting your health begins with making sure you are up-to-date on all vaccinations. Doing this allows you to reduce the chances of suffering from illness or becoming ill from a preventable or curable disease. Vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself, and others, from disease. At Burke Primary Care, ... Continue Reading