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With only a few exceptions, getting the annual influenza vaccine is a good idea for everyone age six months and older. Contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment today, or click below to schedule your vaccination appointment online.
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Primary Care refers to the branch of medicine focused on providing comprehensive, accessible, and continuous care for individuals a wide array of services, such as:
- Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations to prevent illnesses and promote overall health.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Identifying and managing common medical conditions and diseases.
- Management of Chronic Conditions: Ongoing care for chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
- Health Education: Offering guidance on lifestyle choices, nutrition, and wellness strategies.
- Coordination of Care: Referring patients to specialists or coordinating with other healthcare providers when needed.
A primary care provider (PCP) is a healthcare professional who serves as the first point of contact for patients and manages their overall health care. This category includes:
- Family Physicians: Physicians who provide comprehensive care for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
- Internists: Physicians who specialize in adult medicine, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Pediatricians: Physicians who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Advanced practice registered nurses who can provide a wide range of healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
- Physician Assistants (PAs): Healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of physicians, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care.
These providers play a crucial role in managing patient health, coordinating care, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
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UHS Delaware Valley Hospital breaks ground on transformative Medical Neighborhood projectOctober 23, 2025A crowd of community members, healthcare professionals, and local leaders gathered at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital (DVH) on Wednesday, October 22 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the hospital’s transformative Medical Neighborhood project.
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Know where to go for your medical concernOctober 22, 2025It can be tough to distinguish where to go for medical care when your symptoms feel unbearable, and your primary care provider is unavailable. Here are some key differences to help you decide.
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Community enjoys a "frightfully good" time at this year's UHS Trunk or Treat!October 21, 2025The UHS Orthopedics Center was packed full of UHS employees, their families and community members for the UHS Trunk or Treat event this past Saturday, October 18.
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Neira Mujcic is our latest DAISY Award winner!October 21, 2025A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Neira Mujcic, RN, BSN, UHS Wilson Medical Center, Main Tower 6, being named the August winner of the DAISY Award!
