Burds Family Practice

08/18/2026

To our friends at Burds Family Practice: THANK YOU for your sponsorship and believing in Peosta Days! ❤️

07/27/2026

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Need a back-to-school or sports physical near Peosta or Dubuque? Book early at Burds Family Practice—now welcoming new patients. Call (563) 588-6659.

07/04/2026

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07/01/2026

We will close at 4:00 today so our staff can attend a funeral.

06/29/2026

“How much does your doctor actually cost?” is a harder question than it should be — because it depends on how you’re paying to be seen.

There are three common ways to get primary care, and they’re genuinely different experiences:

🔹 Insurance-based — copays per visit, on top of your monthly premium.
🔹 Direct primary care (DPC) — one flat monthly fee, same-day access, your provider a text away.
🔹 Concierge — similar access, premium price tag.

At Burds, we offer both insurance-based care and DPC, because the right fit depends on your family — not on what’s easiest to bill. We laid out an honest breakdown of all three, including what insurance-based care really costs once you count the premium here:

https://www.burdsfamilypractice.com/learn/dpc-vs-insurance-vs-concierge

Big city quality, small town heart.

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06/25/2026

Sore throat.. Your kid spikes a fever. Something just feels “off.” Where are you actually supposed to go? 🤔

It’s one of the most common questions we hear — and getting it wrong gets expensive fast. An ER visit averages $1,500–$3,000, even when it turns out to be something minor. Urgent care runs $150–$250. And a lot of what sends people to both — sore throats, ear infections, UTIs, sinus infections, a stable fever — is exactly what primary care is built to handle.

Here’s the part most people don’t realize: research shows 30–50% of ER visits are for things that could’ve been handled in a primary care office. And most urgent care trips? They happen for one reason — folks couldn’t reach their provider fast enough.

That’s the whole idea behind how we do things at Burds. When you’re a patient here, you’re not a stranger with a clipboard — you call, and you know who’s on the other end.

So next time something comes up and you’re not sure? Call us first. We’ll help you figure out where you actually need to be. 💛

(And if it’s ever a true emergency — chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke signs — call 911. Always.)

We put together a plain-English guide that breaks it down symptom by symptom — link in comments. 👇

📞 (563) 588-6659
Big city quality, small town heart.

06/22/2026

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Not sure where to take your sick child—family doctor, urgent care, or the ER? Use this simple guide from Burds Family Practice in Peosta, Iowa.

06/08/2026

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Wondering if Direct Primary Care is right for your family? Learn how DPC works, what it costs, and why patients at Burds Family Practice in Peosta, IA love it. Target

06/01/2026

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Looking for a local occupational health partner in western Dubuque County? Burds Family Practice offers DOT physicals, drug testing, work injury care, and more — fast and close to home.

05/26/2026

Here's something most people don't know about Wegovy & Zepbound 👇

They're not just weight loss drugs.

We have athletes, fitness pros, and high-performing patients at Burds Family Practice using GLP-1 medications for something completely different: 🧠🧩

✨ Improved insulin sensitivity
✨ Reduced inflammation
✨ Better cardiovascular health
✨ More stable energy & sharper focus
✨ Liver health support
✨ Emerging longevity & anti-aging benefits

The research is showing that semaglutide & tirzepatide influence FAR more than appetite — they impact the metabolic pathways behind aging, recovery, and long-term disease risk.

Who's using them this way?
🏃 Competitive athletes
💼 High-performers focused on cognitive longevity
👪 People with strong family histories of diabetes/heart disease
🔬 Patients optimizing healthspan, not just lifespan

This is a nuanced conversation — dosing, timing, and goals all matter. That's why working with a provider who understands the bigger picture is essential.

Curious if GLP-1 therapy could fit YOUR health goals (even if weight loss isn't the focus)? Let's talk. 🖤

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📍 Peosta, IA — serving western Dubuque County

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