What is primary care?
Primary care is the first port of call for all your health care issues. Your primary health care professionals, like the team at Complete Health Medical P.C., are there to offer help and support for all your medical needs, including urgent illnesses and injuries, chronic health problems, and everyday health concerns.
Primary care services also include routine health checks and screening programs. At Complete Health Medical P.C., the team offers a wide range of services including:
- Routine physicals
- Sports physicals
- Geriatric care
- Diabetic screening
- Blood pressure screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Adult immunizations
- Flu injections
- Pneumonia injections
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Body mass index (BMI) calculation
- Musculoskeletal screening
- Exercise prescriptions
Your road to wellness begins with primary care — it may end up with seeing a specialist for certain health conditions, but your team at Complete Health Medical P.C. is the first place you need to go whenever you have any issues related to your health.
What chronic health problems can primary care help manage?
Most chronic health conditions can be managed in primary care. You might need to see a specialist at certain times; for example, if you have a heart condition you might need to see a cardiologist. However, the routine management of most chronic health problems is something the team at Complete Health Medical P.C. can handle with ease.
Examples of some of the conditions your team has extensive experience in managing include:
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Thyroid disease
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Coronary artery disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Obesity
- Seasonal allergies
Regular assessments and monitoring tests are a vital element in the successful management of chronic diseases.
What other services might I receive in primary care?
Primary care services can vary among practices, so it’s a good idea to check out what your primary care provider offers. At Complete Health Medical P.C., additional services available to patients include:
Physiotherapy
Electrical muscle stimulation
Therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound
Joint injections
Manipulation under anesthesia
Preventive care
Chiropractic care
Management of sports injuries
Workers’ compensation cases
Minor skin procedures
If you need any help with lifestyle changes such as losing weight, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, or eating a healthier diet, your primary care team at Complete Health Medical P.C. can help. Call today to find out more or book an appointment online.
