The Village Doctor at Cherry Hill

07/20/2026

Dr Grimm will be retiring and closing the practice, effective 9/1/2026. Many thanks to past and present patients who have allowed us to be part of their healthcare team over the years. We wish everyone the best of health going forward!!

05/21/2026

As a Family Physician, I recognize and strive to educate on the importance of Prevention. Preventive Service is a COMPLEX science, and the USPSTF has longed served as one of the most important tools in our efforts to maximize health and minimize disease. This is not the current Administration’s first attack against the USPSTF, and unfortunately it is unlikely to be the last. We need to stand up for Science, in this field as in all others. The consequences of not doing so will be severe and long-lasting

The AMA is extremely concerned by today’s HHS decision to remove the vice-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The task force serves an essential, non-partisan role in making evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services and screenings that physicians rely on to prevent disease. Read our full statement: http://spr.ly/6187B8BkrX

05/13/2026

Wednesdays "Pearls for Prevention"
Screening for high blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure, or Hypertension, is an incredibly common disease, affecting nearly half of the adult population in the US. There are no symptoms to indicated that your blood pressure is high (until it causes a complication), and nearly half of the people who have it are unaware that they do. Only around 1/4 of those with hypertension have it under control. It is a major risk factor for many serious medical problems, including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and peripheral arterial disease. It is very easy for your primary care doctor to diagnose high blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, primarily a low-salt diet and regular exercise, can help to bring blood pressure down. There are many options your doctor can offer you to control your blood pressure. There is good evidence that screening blood pressure for all adults, starting at age 18, is beneficial. While there is not much evidence for the benefit of screening in children (primarily because not enough research has been done), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends regular screening blood pressures for all children, starting at age 3, particularly for those who are overweight or have other medical conditions. You won't know that your blood pressure is high unless it's checked, and a quick and easy measurement can be the first step in preventing many common, serious complications. If you don't have a Primary Care doctor to check your blood pressure, give us a call (734-879-1068), send us an email ([email protected]), or visit our website (www.thevillagedoctor.net) to learn how we can help you with this simple and important screening!

05/06/2026

Wednesdays "Pearls for Prevention"
Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US, with nearly 2 million cases of chlamydia and more than 1/2 million cases of gonorrhea diagnosed annually. The majority of these cases are in young people. In women, these infections usually don't show any signs or symptoms, but they can lead to scaring in the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing infertility. To prevent fertility problems, all sexually active women 24 year of age and younger should be screened for these infections annually. Women 25 and over who are at increased risk should continue to be screened annually. In the past, this screening involved a pelvic examination, but now it can be done with a simple urine test, making it much easier for you to get screened. If you are a woman under the age 25 and you are sexually active, please talk to your Primary Care Doctor about this important screening test. If you need a Primary Care Doctor, please visit is on the web (www.thevillagedoctor.net), call us at 734-879-1068, or email us at [email protected]

Final Recommendation Statement Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening September 14, 2021 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and....

04/29/2026

Wednesday's Pearls for Prevention: Osteoporosis (low bone denisty)
As we age, bone density decreases. This can lead to "fragility fractures," commonly in the spine, the wrist, and the hip. Nearly 2 million of these fracture occur annually in the United States, leading to significant debility, and even death. A patient at age 65 or older who sustains a hip fracture has only about a 50% chance of getting back to their "pre-fracture" function. Because of the fall in hormone levels with menopause, women are at particularly high risk. More than one fourth of women at or over 65 have osteoporosis. As a common disease with significant impact on quality and quantity of life, prevention and screening can have big impacts. The best way to reduce your risk of osteoporosis is regular weight-bearing exercise, which decreases the risk of falling and provides protection to the bones. Smoking is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis, and avoiding to***co use is important for prevention, especially for people with other risk factors. Starting at age 65, I recommend that all women have periodic DEXA scans to screen for low bone denisty. I also recommend screening for some women with other risk factors starting at 60. If you are not sure about your own risk, please talk to your Family Doctor. If you are looking for a doctor who will take the time to discuss this (and other screening) with you, please consider the Village Doctor at Cherry Hill. Visit our website (www.thevillagedoctor.net), send us an email ([email protected]), or call us at 734-879-1068.

Final Recommendation Statement Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening January 14, 2025 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Hea...

04/25/2026

Doctors, especially those of us in Primary Care, have been working harder and harder for years to enable a broken healthcare system. This article explains it well. Anyone who has questions about why more doctors are opting out, choosing models like Direct Primary Care, or even leaving medicine altogether should read this article. Our system has to change.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/hospitals-doctors-nurses-burnout.html?smid=nytcore-android-share&fbclid=IwdGRjcARZpYxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEevrUFORlmIzZurLOIpHQ67C-rZYswkqvi5U6khfZWmQextblcyylkj93_PuI_aem_Ke0vjDjedRFVX8nr2spSdQ

One resource seems infinite and free: the professionalism of caregivers.

04/22/2026

Wednesday's "Pearls for Prevention"
Lung Cancer Screening.
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US, killing around 135,000 people annually. Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, accounting for around 90% of deaths. While five-year survival rates for advanced (stage 4) lung cancer are only around 20%, up to 90% of people diagnosed earlier (stage 1) survive. If you are/were a smoker (either currently smoking, or quit less than 15 year ago) between the ages of 50 and 80, research shows that being screened annually with a low-dose lung CT scan decreases your chances of dying from Lung Cancer. The most effective way to decrease your risk of lung cancer is to stop smoking! If you are a current or former smoker, please talk to your Family Doctor about being screened. If you are still smoking, ask them what they can do to help you quit. If you don't have a Family Doctor to discuss this with, please visit us at our website (www.thevillagedoctor.net), give us a call (734-879-1068), or send us an email ([email protected]) to learn about how you can become a member of my Direct Primary Care Family Medicine Practice!

Final Recommendation Statement Lung Cancer: Screening March 09, 2021 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.....

04/17/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 9th at the Amphitheater in Heritage Park (just west of the Canton Public Library) for our May Walk With a Doc! All are welcome, and all you need is comfortable shoes, and an interest in walking for health! Our topic for May will be Stroke Awareness and Prevention (in honor of National Stroke Awareness Month. Sign up at https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/canton-michigan/ or in person at the walk. Hope to see you there!!

04/17/2026

A good summary of why Direct Primary Care works better for patients and doctors! If you have questions about DPC, please visit my website at www.thevillagedoctor.net

It is always good to share hard numbers about DPC. Here is some information you may like: 1.4 million+ active DPC members as of early 2026 data compiled from over 2,700 clinicians (up signific…

04/15/2026

Wednesday's "Pearls of Prevention."
For-profit health screening services: why not to do it!
There several companies in the business of offering "direct to patient" health screening services. For a cost (not covered by insurance), you can be screened with ultrasound (or more advanced imaging) and blood tests for a wide variety of diseases. Screening and Prevention are complex sciences, and the decision to screen for any particular disease in any individual needs to consider many factors, including evidence for potential benefit vs potential harm, presence of risk factors, and personal values/preferences. Many of the services offered by these companies are not recommended based on a lack of known benefit, such as screening for blockages in various arteries. Still other tests, like screening for lung cancer or aoritc aneurysms, may be beneficial for some people, but not for others. Anything related to your health that has not been proven to help you has the potential for harming you. I have had many patients come to me over the years with abnormal results from tests done at screening health fairs that caused fear and anxiety without being helpful or meaningful. My advise to you? Stay away from these for-profit screening services. Your decisions about health screening tests should be made in partnership with an expert in Preventive Services, your Family Doctor! If you need help deciding what screening is right for you, I would be happy to be your expert! Check out my website (www.thevillagedoctor.net), send us an email ([email protected]), or give us a call (734-879-1068.)