Primary Care

What is primary care?

Finding a trustworthy primary care physician can be a major benefit to your long-term health. Primary care is a wide specialty that covers preventive care and management or treatment of many medical conditions. 

Additionally, you can come to your primary care provider for specialist referrals for conditions that need more intensive medical care. 

Your primary care physician becomes your initial point of contact for medical needs. Any time you experience a health concern that isn’t an emergency, you can schedule an appointment with your primary care provider at Healthy Horizons Clinic. 

The providers at Healthy Horizons Clinic get to know you and familiarize themselves with your medical history. 

Even if you’re perfectly healthy, visiting a primary care doctor can give you easy access to answers for all of your health and wellness questions. Healthy Horizons Clinic offers personalized health advice as well as preventive medical services like vaccinations. 

What do primary care doctors treat?

Your primary care doctors at Healthy Horizons Clinic boast expertise in various health subjects, including cardiovascular health, nutrition, women’s health, and pediatrics. 

Your primary care physician treats:

Acute illnesses

Acute illnesses are illnesses that only affect you for a short time and often go away with little or no treatment. Some of the most common examples are cold and flu, strep throat, urinary tract infections, and ear infections. You can also receive care for minor acute injuries like lacerations and small fractures. 

Chronic illnesses

Chronic illnesses affect you for years, decades, or even the rest of your life. While many are associated with unhealthy behavioral patterns or your diet, others are genetic and unpreventable. Your primary care provider can help prevent or treat chronic illnesses like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. 

How often should I come in for primary care?

You can come in for a primary care visit whenever you have new symptoms or fluctuations in how you feel. 

For example, you might experience side effects from a new medication or a different dosage than you took before. During these times, your primary care physician invites you in for appointments and follow-up visits. 

Aside from sick visits and as-needed medical care, aim to see your provider at least once a year for preventive care visits. You get a physical exam and can update your provider on your health, lifestyle, and wellness goals. 

To book an appointment for primary care at Healthy Horizons Clinic, call the office or click on the online scheduling feature today.