by Heather Heaton | Aug 31, 2021 | Family Medicine
In recent years, we have spoken with many of our patients who are unclear on the differences between primary care and urgent care centers. It’s always nice to have options for your medical care. However, there is a common misconception that urgent care is able to provide the same level of care as the board-certified family practice physicians here at Family Practice Center. This is especially untrue when taking into account the preventive care services that we are...
by Heather Heaton | Aug 25, 2021 | Family Medicine, Primary Care, Uncategorized
With so many options available, it can be difficult for some people to know exactly where to go for medical advice. Urgent care clinics are more prevalent today than ever before. And while urgent care offers patients a certain convenience, the experience is often not able to meet the level of care that a primary care physician can. We wanted to take some time to emphasize the importance of seeing a primary care doctor for annual appointments and more. A complete...