
What
type of patients are treated at OHI?
Dr. White is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
and Anti-Aging. He also has a strong interest in Environmental Medicine
from the common to the complex chronic conditions.
His
current emphasis is in treating adults (18 or older) with a broad
range of chronic diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular
Disease, Endocrine Disorders, Arthritis, Obesity, Gastrointestinal
Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Neurodegenerative Disease and other chronic
diseases that is associated with aging. He also sees minor emergencies
and ailments on a walk-in basis as scheduling permits.
Is
it necessary to have a referral to be seen by Dr. White?
Dr.
White welcomes physician referrals; however, you may self refer
to OHI by calling for an appointment at 601.366.7447. He has special
time designated for his Fibromyalgic - Chronic Fatigue clinic.
What
is Anti-Aging Medicine?
Anti-Aging
Medicine is simply preventive medicine. It involves an aggressive
approach to prevention, early detection and often the reversal of
age related diseases utilizing evidence based scientific studies
from worldwide literature.
Do
you take private health insurance plans?
Yes,
we take most private health insurance plans. However, you are responsible
for services that may not be covered by your insurance. Please contact
the Wellness Clinic today at 601.366.7447 for more details.
Do
you take Medicare with Medicaid?
Yes,
we take Medicare with Medicaid as co-payer. You are responsible
for services that are not covered by this plan.
Is
OHWC an Alternative Medicine Practice?
Not
exclusively, OHWC does embrace some treatment modalities that may
not be utilized by all conventional medical practitioners. However,
its treatments are safe and based on scientific literature and the
test of time. Some of our work can be considered complimentary and
alternative. Our goal is to help people feel well and achieve their
optimum health potential.
Do
you have a weight loss program?
Yes.
Dr. White’s belief is that exercise and proper nutrition is
an indispensable component to optimizing our client’s state
of health. Successful weight loss and maintenance of optimum weight
is a secondary benefit to achieving an optimum state of health through
the treatment approach and health seminars available to OHWC’s
patients. Dr. White works one on one with his obese patients whose
goal is to lose weight.
Nutrition
classes are taught on a weekly basis and are available first to
OHWC patients/clients. The general community may attend the classes
on a space available basis.
We
have a 400-square foot fitness gym dedicated to our clients for
exercise training. The exercise programs are individualized to the
person’s needs and conditions. OHWC has certified personal
trainers available who works with the medical staff to safely guide
our patients to a higher level of physical fitness and well being.
How
should I prepare for a visit to the OHWC Wellness Clinic?
When
you make an appointment at OHWC, you will receive documents in the
mail to be completed prior to coming for your appointment. Bring
your medical history summary from your previous physician, if possible.
Also bring a list of the medications, herbs, vitamins and supplements
that you are taking.
Your
efforts to complete these documents are appreciated. It will help
Dr. White evaluate you more thoroughly and efficiently.
What
is the distinguishing characteristic of OHWC’s Clinic and
Spa?
At
OHI, we cultivate a sensitivity to and an appreciation for the wholeness
of a person, recognizing that he is spirit, soul and body. We also
recognize that each person has a unique genetic predisposition and
lives in a social and an ecological environment that collectively
impacts his health.
We
consider it important to help our patients detoxify their bodies
of the accumulated toxic load that results from our processed diets
and stress filled lifestyles.
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