Primary Care

Importance of a Primary Care Physician

Establishing a relationship with a primary care physician is an essential part of your health care routine. In doing so, your physician will become familiar with your personal medical history, family medical history and your medication list. You will learn about preventative care, get treated for acute illness quickly, and be sent to a specialist when needed. Family physicians provide both immediate and routine day-to-day health care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses for patients of all ages. Family physicians also provide preventive and health maintenance services, gynecological services, minor surgery and urgent care.

When you're ready to select your primary care physician, visit the Saint Joseph Connection or call 859.313.2255

Your primary care physician is your personal health advocate and helps you manage your health care. Not only do primary care doctors specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of health issues, they also teach you about prevention and wellness. Establishing a long-term relationship with your primary care physician gives your doctor the opportunity to become familiar with your medical history, which can be invaluable during a health crisis.

No matter what you want in a primary care physician, chances are you can find it at Saint Joseph.

Your primary care physician is your personal health advocate and helps you manage your health care. Not only do primary care doctors specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of health issues, they also teach you about prevention and wellness. Establishing a long-term relationship with your primary care physician gives your doctor the opportunity to become familiar with your medical history, which can be invaluable during a health crisis.

You should see your primary care doctor for:

• Arranging referrals to specialists
• General health issues
• Injuries
• Preventive health and wellness information, such as immunizations
• Routine checkups or physicals

When you're ready to select your primary care physician, visit the Saint Joseph Connection or call 859.313.2255