Primary Care

What is primary care?

Primary care can be thought of as the starting point for all your health and wellness needs. Your primary care practitioner acts as your coach, giving you personalized guidance to help you avoid disease and feel and function your best each and every day. 

Patient education is a big part of primary care. Having a trusted medical advisor to turn to can make it much easier to get the information you need when you need it. Wondering whether you should add supplements to your nutrition planning? Thinking of trying a new method for reducing stress? Your primary care provider can help.

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What kinds of services are available within primary care?

Preventive health services are a central focus within primary care. Every effort is made to provide the screenings appropriate for your age, sex, and overall health. You also receive customized guidance on ways you can improve your lifestyle choices to maximize health and wellness.

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When an unexpected illness or injury arises, Advance Healthcare Associates offers acute care. Also known as sick visits, acute care diagnoses your condition and gets you on a path toward relief as swiftly as possible.

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If you’re living with one or more chronic diseases, primary care can help with chronic disease management. Your provider works closely with you to ensure your medications create the desired effects. You also learn how to change your diet and activity levels to reduce the symptoms of chronic disease and improve your overall health.

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Some of the issues that primary care treats include:

• Asthma

• Cough and sore throat, including strep throat infection

• Nausea and vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Chest pain

• Pap smear screening

• Urinary tract infection

• Heartburn

• Ear or eye infections

• Headaches and migraines

• Muscle strains

• Skin rash

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These are just a few of the health concerns your primary care provider can assist with. 

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What if I need to see a specialist?

As the years pass, you might find yourself in need of specialized care. If that need arises, your primary care physician can assist you in finding the right practitioner for your needs. 

Once you begin working with a specialist, your primary care provider remains in close contact with your extended health team, ensuring your up-to-date medical records, your continuity of care, and the completion of your specialized treatment.

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If you have additional questions or concerns about primary care, call the office today to schedule a visit. Online booking is also available and is fast and easy. Telehealth visits are an option if needed, and the practitioners at Advance Healthcare Associates will travel to your home or senior residential facility to deliver care.