Preventive Care:
 

• Routine checkups and physicals:

  Regular checkups help monitor overall health and identify potential problems early. 

• Immunizations:

  Vaccinations protect against various infectious diseases. 

• Health screenings:

  Screenings for conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease are crucial for early detection. 

• Health education and counseling:

  Primary care providers can provide guidance on healthy behaviors, nutrition, and weight management. 

• Counseling:

  Primary care providers can offer counseling for mental health concerns such as stress and depression. 
   

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Diagnosis and Treatment:

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• Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses: 
  Primary care providers can diagnose and treat common illnesses like colds, flu, and infections. 

• Management of chronic conditions: 
  They play a vital role in managing long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. 

• Medication prescriptions: 
  Primary care providers can prescribe medications as needed. 

• Minor surgical procedures: 
  They may perform minor surgical procedures like suturing wounds. 

• Referrals to specialists: 
  When necessary, they can refer patients to specialists for specialized care. 
   

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Other Services:

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• Addiction Medicine:
  Providers can offer treatments and and counceling

• Birth control services:

  Primary care providers can offer contraception counseling and management. 

• Women's health services:

  This includes services like Pap smears, contraception counseling, and treatment of menstrual disorders. 

• Mental health support:

  Primary care providers can address mental health concerns and provide referrals for specialized care. 

• Virtual primary care:

  Some practices offer virtual consultations and care through telehealth platforms. 

• Community clinics:

  Many community clinics offer primary care services, especially for underserved populations

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