Access to primary care is something every person should have. It is through regular visits to a primary care doctor that patients get health checks that can reveal potentially serious health issues in early stages. If you haven’t left your home to visit a center for primary care since the start of the pandemic, you are missing out on the benefits of annual checks, wellness checks, and screenings. The CDC has released guidelines for health centers, including primary care clinics, since last ... [Read More]
Primary Care
How to prepare for a visit with your center for primary care
As a patient, you have a limited time that you spend with your primary care doctor. In an ideal world, you could spend hours with a doctor, but in reality, you don’t. It is for this reason that patients are advised to prepare for their visit to the doctor. For one thing, it helps you make the most out of your visit and prevents time wastage. Here a few tips on how to prepare for a visit to your center for primary care services. Bring All Your Medical Records Lab test and imaging results, ... [Read More]
Preparing for your Annual Exam with Your PCP
Annual physical examinations play an important role in maintaining good health and well-being. Primary care doctors provide annual exams to patients, which may change in frequency depending on the patient’s needs. If you haven’t scheduled your annual exam, now is the time to do so. If you are scheduled for your annual exam, here are several tips on how to make the most out of it. Have A List of Questions Ready Annual physical exams tend to be longer than regular check-ups. This is the time to ... [Read More]
The Connected Care Campaign
Managing your health can be challenging, especially if you have two or more chronic conditions or illnesses. The Connected Care campaign offers information to help you take advantage of new Medicare services that pay for comprehensive care management particularly needed by patients dealing with multiple chronic conditions. If you have Medicare and live with two or more chronic conditions, you may be eligible for chronic care management (CCM) services to help you maximize your health and spend ... [Read More]
How Quality Primary Care Can Make a Difference in Your Life
Primary health care refers to a broad range of medical services and care provided by internal medicine, family medicine, pediatric, and geriatric doctors. Primary health care is a patient’s entry into the health care system. Quality primary care benefits you in several ways, such as accessibility, continuous and comprehensive care, preventive care, and early detection and management of diseases. Better Accessibility and Guidance Most people living in smaller communities or those part of an ... [Read More]