If you run a business in Shreveport or Bossier City, you know that your greatest expense — and your greatest asset — is your people. But when employees miss work due to illness, stress, or chronic health problems, productivity drops and costs climb quickly.

What if you could prevent many of those absences before they happen? What if healthcare for your team could be affordable, easy to access, and genuinely effective?

That’s exactly what Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers.
At Shreveport Direct Care, we partner with small and medium-sized businesses across northwest Louisiana to improve employee health, reduce sick days, and control long-term healthcare expenses.

It’s normal to occasionally forget a step while cooking or need help with new technology. But when you start having trouble with tasks you’ve done for years — cooking a favorite meal, balancing a checkbook, or following the rules of a game you’ve always enjoyed — this may be a red flag for concerning memory changes.

When Sarah was in school, her younger brother was always in motion—running around the house, blurting things out in class, and getting sent to the principal’s office. He was quickly diagnosed with ADHD. Sarah, on the other hand, spent hours quietly staring out the window, forgetting homework assignments, and losing track of conversations. Teachers praised her for being “well-behaved,” and no one ever suspected she had ADHD.

This is a common story. For years, ADHD has been stereotyped as the “hyperactive little boy bouncing off the walls.” But the truth is: ADHD is much more than hyperactivity. In fact, many people with ADHD—especially girls and adults—struggle more with inattention, disorganization, and internal restlessness than with visible hyperactive behavior.

When you understand what’s happening in your adolescent’s brain, you stop reacting to their behavior and start responding to their development.

When small business owners think about healthcare costs, they often focus only on premiums, deductibles, or claims. But there’s another hidden cost that quietly chips away at your bottom line every year: lost productivity from employee absenteeism.

Every time an employee calls in sick or spends half a day waiting at an urgent care clinic, you lose not only wages paid but also output, efficiency, and sometimes even customers. For a small team, one person’s absence can throw off the entire operation.

Direct Primary Care (DPC) addresses this problem head-on by giving employees fast, convenient access to their doctor — often the same day. That simple shift doesn’t just improve employee health; it dramatically reduces absenteeism and boosts productivity.

When Marcus was a child, his teachers constantly sent notes home: “Daydreaming in class,” “Not finishing assignments,” “Too talkative.” Everyone assumed he would “grow out of it.” By his mid-30s, Marcus was still struggling—this time with missed deadlines at work, forgetting bills, and tension in his marriage. He began to wonder if something was wrong with him.

This story is common. For decades, ADHD was thought of as a condition children simply outgrew. But research is clear: ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. While symptoms may change with age, many individuals continue to experience significant challenges well into adulthood.

As a small business owner, you know how important it is to keep good employees. Finding, training, and retaining talent is one of your biggest investments. When employees leave, the costs go far beyond hiring ads or recruiter fees. You lose productivity, institutional knowledge, customer relationships, and momentum. In fact, replacing a single employee can cost anywhere from one-half to two times their annual salary.

That’s why healthcare benefits are more than just an expense line — they’re a tool for employee satisfaction and retention. When your team feels cared for, they’re more likely to stay loyal, work harder, and help your business thrive.

Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a unique opportunity: it not only lowers healthcare costs, but it also boosts morale and loyalty by making healthcare accessible, affordable, and personal. That translates into higher employee satisfaction, lower turnover, and ultimately, a better return on investment (ROI) for your business.

When Daniel was six, he was constantly in trouble at school. His teacher told his mother, “He just needs stricter rules at home.” Relatives chimed in with advice like, “If you were tougher on him, he’d behave.” Daniel’s mother began to doubt herself: Was she a bad parent? Was her son’s behavior her fault?

This painful narrative is far too common. For generations, families have been unfairly blamed for ADHD symptoms. But the truth is: ADHD is not caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline. While environment and parenting styles can shape how ADHD shows up day to day, the condition itself is rooted in brain development and genetics—not parental failure.