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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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Spotlighting heart health awareness with ‘Go Red for Women’ campaignFebruary 10, 2026People across the country – and throughout the Southern Tier – wore red on Friday, February 6, to raise awareness of heart disease in women as part of National Wear Red Day, a cornerstone of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign.
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UHS brings next Generation of robotic surgery to UHS Binghamton General HospitalFebruary 09, 2026UHS has reached a new milestone in surgical care, becoming the first hospital system in Greater Binghamton to use the da Vinci 5 surgical system for robotic-assisted procedures.
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UHS wears red to support women’s heart healthFebruary 06, 2026UHS celebrated National Wear Red on Friday, February 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the lobby of the UHS Vestal Salanger Outpatient Center. National Wear Red Day raises awareness of heart disease in women and encourages action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and work toward eliminating heart disease – the leading cause of death among women.
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Her Health Matters talk to focus on Heart HealthFebruary 06, 2026Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, however many cases go undiagnosed, according to cardiology expert Dr. Joseph Petro. As a cardiologist at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Dr. Petro’s focus is on helping people live longer, healthier lives through expert, compassionate heart care.