It Takes A Village

In this episode of Between Two White Coats, Dr. Michelle Plaster and Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster tackle an important—but often overlooked—topic: the areas of healthcare your primary care provider doesn’t cover. As comprehensive as primary care is, one doctor can’t do it all. That’s why building your personal health team matters.

Today, they break down the importance of regularly seeing:

👁 Eye Doctors – How often should kids, adults, and seniors get vision exams? What changes after 40? Why are diabetic retinal exams critical? And what’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? They also discuss screen time, blue light exposure, and how diet, exercise, and proper nutrients protect your long-term vision.

🦷 Dentists – Oral health isn’t just about your smile—it’s directly connected to heart health, gut health, chronic disease, and inflammation. Dr. Plaster and Amber explain why dental cleanings every six months matter, when children should establish care, how medications can impact oral health, and why prevention saves you far more than waiting for a problem.

☀️ Dermatologists – Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate. From tanning beds and childhood sunburns to genetic risk factors and changing moles, they discuss why annual skin checks are crucial—especially if you’ve had significant sun exposure. Early detection can be life-saving.

Throughout the conversation, they emphasize a common theme: prevention is always easier than treatment. Establishing relationships with trusted specialists before something goes wrong gives you an advantage in protecting your health long-term. At Our Family Health, we believe in complete wellness—mind, body, and soul. That means knowing when to lean into lifestyle, nutrition, and prevention… and when to partner with the right specialists to safeguard your future.

If you’ve ever wondered how often you really need to see an eye doctor, when to take your child to the dentist, or whether you should schedule a skin check—this episode is for you.

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