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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.

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UHS News

  • UHS participates in the 43rd Annual Strawberry Festival
    July 03, 2025

    On Saturday, June 21 UHS providers and staff from UHS Primary Care Owego, Candor, Newark Valley as well as UHS Gastroenterology and UHS Respiratory Therapy attended the 43rd Annual Strawberry Festival in Owego.

  • Inessa Ustimovich is our latest Sunshine Award winner!
    July 02, 2025

    A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Inessa Ustimovich, CNA, UHS Senior Living at Ideal, who was named the May winner of the Sunshine Program Award!

  • UHS Chenango Memorial to host Career Days in August
    June 30, 2025

    Area students will once again have an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through a unique summer program hosted by UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. The Career Days camp is a two-day, hands-on career exploration program designed for students entering grades 8 through 12.