Family Medicine

Why is family medicine important?

Family medicine is important because it helps you and your loved ones stay on top of your health. It uses routine checkups, preventive screenings, and health maintenance to prevent common medical issues, ensuring you live a long and active life. 

Since family medicine provides care to people of all ages, you and your children can see the same provider. That means quicker and more convenient care without having to visit multiple offices or doctors. 

What services does family medicine provide?

The Express Urgent Care team offers various family medicine services, including:

Pediatric care

Pediatric care diagnoses and treats common childhood ailments, like ear infections and strep throat. It also involves routine checkups and preventive screenings to ensure your child meets all their growth and developmental milestones.

Adolescent care

Teenagers have unique health needs. They’re more susceptible to skin problems, like acne, and experience a range of hormonal fluctuations during puberty. The Express Urgent Care team regularly works with tweens and teens to help them overcome common medical conditions and ensure their well-being.

Internal medicine

Internal medicine provides preventive and general medical care to adults, including women’s health and men’s health. Examples of internal medicine services include Pap smears, prostate exams, and annual physicals. 

Vaccines

Vaccines, or immunizations, teach your immune system to protect itself from viruses and bacteria. Staying current with your vaccines reduces your risk of contagious illnesses while protecting your family and the community.

Chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension), can negatively affect your quality of life. Chronic disease management uses routine checkups, prescription medication, and specialist insight to prevent these problems from worsening and improve your health.

What happens during a family medicine visit?

The Express Urgent Care team tailors family medicine to each patient’s goals and needs. They might recommend:

• A physical exam
• Men’s health or women’s health screenings, like prostate exams or a Pap smear
• Infant or adolescent screenings to evaluate growth
• Vaccinations
• Lab work, like blood tests or urinalysis

Your provider also asks questions about your lifestyle, medications, and general outlook. They use that information to develop personalized treatment recommendations that help you stay active and healthy.

Call Express Urgent Care today to schedule a family medicine appointment for yourself or your child, or book your visit online.