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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.
UHS News
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UHS Nursing Teams: The Heart of Everything We DoMay 04, 2026This week, the nation pauses to celebrate nurses — and at UHS, we want to begin by saying, thank you. Thank you to all of our nurses who provide excellent patient care each and every day.
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Empty Bowls event raises over $9,000 to support hunger reliefMay 01, 2026Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Empty Bowl Events and showed their support for hunger relief in our area. 399 lunches were sold during the two days and we raised $9,995. This in our highest attended Empty Bowls yet!
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May is National Stroke Awareness MonthApril 29, 2026UHS, the region’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, urges everyone to think BEFAST. Each May, National Stroke Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder that a stroke—also called a “brain attack”—can happen suddenly and without warning.
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Big Hearts, Big Turnout: Team UHS Shows Up for the 2026 Heart WalkApril 27, 2026Team UHS turned out in force Sunday, April 26 to benefit the work of the American Heart Association. The 2026 Southern Tier Heart Walk brought in hundreds of walkers from around the community at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City.
