The Importance of Finding the Right Primary Care For You

You’re a unique individual with specific health needs. So you need a provider you can go to no matter what the issue is. That’s where having a primary care provider comes in.

Primary care providers are your first stop for all your medical needs. They treat you when you’re sick, manage acute and chronic conditions, and keep you from getting sick in the first place. They can also refer you to other specialists as needed. 

The goal is to maintain a long-term relationship with your primary care provider so they understand your health history and needs through the years.

At Primary and Urgent Care South, our team of providers wants you to understand that having a place of primary care that’s a good fit for you is vital. This is the place that will be your main resource for all your health care needs, so it’s important to put down roots and maintain a good bond with your provider. 

Here, our team explains why primary care is so important and how to find the right provider for you.

Why primary care is so important

Some of the main focuses of primary care are wellness and preventive care. Preventive care stops the onset or spread of major diseases and conditions through screenings and interventions. This includes screenings like mammograms or preventative measures like immunizations for the flu.

Primary care gives you a place to go when your health concerns don’t require a trip to the emergency room. This could involve conditions like a sore throat or twisted ankle. Primary care is also vital for the management of long-term conditions like asthma or diabetes.

Tips on finding the right primary care

Because you’re going to be seeing the same provider for the foreseeable future, you should find someone with whom you feel comfortable having on your team. Your provider should:

• Come highly recommended
• Have friendly and professional staff
• Be able to meet your specific health needs
• Always be able to get you in for an appointment
• Keep you at the center of care

You also should be comfortable asking questions of your provider and advocating for yourself. 

Next steps

At Primary and Urgent Care South, we offer excellent primary care for whatever your health needs are. If you’d like more information about our services or want to learn if our office is the right fit for you, contact our friendly staff to learn more. 

Give us a call or use our online booking tool to schedule an appointment with our primary care team today at either of our locations, in Warrior, Alabama, or Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.