
Primary Care
Primary Care Providers
Primary Care Locations
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.
UHS News
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Voting now open for UHS Delaware Valley Hospital's Cutest Baby ContestJuly 24, 2025
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital is excited to once again sponsor the Cutest Baby Contest at the Delaware County Fair, held August 11-16 in Walton, NY. Online voting is officially open and will remain open until Saturday, August 16.
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UHS earns national recognition for commitment to providing high-quality stroke careJuly 23, 2025
UHS Wilson Medical Center, home to the Greater Binghamton Region’s most comprehensive stroke program, received the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association’s (ASA) Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
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Our newest Sunshine Award winner is Caitlyn Sherwood!July 23, 2025
A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Caitlyn Sherwood, Main Tower 3, UHS Wilson Medical Center, who was named the June winner of the Sunshine Program Award!
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Wella Gomez is our newest DAISY Award winner!July 21, 2025
A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Wella Gomez, BSN, RN, UHS Home Care, being named the June winner of the DAISY Award!