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Primary Care refers to the branch of medicine focused on providing comprehensive, accessible, and continuous care for individuals a wide array of services, such as:
- Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations to prevent illnesses and promote overall health.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Identifying and managing common medical conditions and diseases.
- Management of Chronic Conditions: Ongoing care for chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
- Health Education: Offering guidance on lifestyle choices, nutrition, and wellness strategies.
- Coordination of Care: Referring patients to specialists or coordinating with other healthcare providers when needed.
A primary care provider (PCP) is a healthcare professional who serves as the first point of contact for patients and manages their overall health care. This category includes:
- Family Physicians: Physicians who provide comprehensive care for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
- Internists: Physicians who specialize in adult medicine, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Pediatricians: Physicians who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Advanced practice registered nurses who can provide a wide range of healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
- Physician Assistants (PAs): Healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of physicians, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care.
These providers play a crucial role in managing patient health, coordinating care, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
UHS News
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Congratulations Melissa Glezen, our latest DAISY Award winnerMay 08, 2026A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Melissa Glezen, RN, South Tower 3, UHS Wilson Medical Center, being named the most recent winner of the DAISY Award! Melissa was recognized and presented with the award for the achievement and enjoyed cinnamon rolls, a symbolic treat in honor of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the award.
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Kay Boland honored with the DAISY Nurse Leader AwardMay 06, 2026UHS continues to recognize the care and compassion of our extraordinary nursing leaders with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Kay Boland, RN, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, was named the latest recipient of this award! Kay was presented with the award at a surprise celebration attended by many colleagues and friends she’s made over her years at UHS.
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Congratulations to Aiyana Juhase, our latest Sunshine Award recipientMay 05, 2026A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Aiyana Juhase, Main Tower 5, UHS Wilson Medical Center, who was named the latest winner of the Sunshine Award! Aiyana received the Sunshine Award, along with a bouquet of sunflowers in recognition of her accomplishments, and enjoyed cookies during the celebration.
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UHS Nursing Teams: The Heart of Everything We DoMay 04, 2026UHS proudly celebrated Nursing Week May 4–10, recognizing the outstanding dedication and contributions of our nursing professionals in conjunction with National Nurses Week, observed May 6–12, 2026. Thank you, nurses, for being the heart of UHS!
