Family Health Care Center – Salem Township Hospital

How a Primary Care Provider Can Benefit You

Leads your care coordination team:

Understands and cares for you individually
Helps you to manage your chronic disease(s)
Provides you with proven specialty care referral
Provides rapid access when illness strikes
Is familiar with your community resources
Educates you on relevant healthcare matters
Offers caregiver support services

Offers PREVENTIVE CARE, which leads to early treatment and better outcomes:

Provides well visits for patients of all ages
Gives or prescribes needed vaccines and immunizations
Administers or orders recommended preventive screening and services
Recommends lifestyle modification for healthier living

Helps to lower your expenses by better managing your care:

Lower co-pay for office visits vs. emergency department visits
Care coordination, along with providers, helps to manage your healthcare goals
Active disease management can prevent high out-of-pocket costs for hospital visits
Controlling hypertension reduces stroke risk
Regulating blood sugar decreases the risk of diabetic complications, such as neuropathy, skin conditions, or eye damage
Recognizing warning signs can prevent hospital admissions for COPD exacerbation