Primary Care

Staying healthy involves more than just adopting healthy lifestyle habits. The team at Red River Family Clinic offers comprehensive primary care services to help you stay healthy and detect health problems before they become serious. You can schedule an in-person or telehealth sick visit, physical, or disease management appointment at Red River Family Clinic by phone or online today.

What is Primary Care?

Primary care at Red River Family Clinic involves medical evaluations, health screenings, and other preventive care solutions that aim to keep you and your entire family healthy. Our experts are highly trained to care for patients of all ages, reducing the risk of illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.

What primary care services are available? 

Red River Family Clinic offers the following primary care services:
- Chronic disease management
- Dementia screening and treatment
- Other health screenings
- Vaccinations
- Physicals
- Medication prescriptions
- Medically supervised weight loss
- Remote patient monitoring
- On-site patient labs

At Red River Family Clinic, our experts are dedicated to finding the root cause of your symptoms in order to provide proper treatment and restore your optimal health. We offer solutions that reduce the risk of medical complications, including diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and more.

When should I schedule primary care appointments?

When scheduling primary care appointments, it is recommended to visit Red River Family Clinic yearly. For babies and young children, more frequent visits may be necessary for physicals or wellness exams. You should also book an appointment if you need a school, work, or sports physical, if you become ill, develop symptoms of a disease, want to lose weight, or have any questions about your health.

What happens during primary care visits?

During primary care visits at Red River Family Clinic, the following steps are typically followed:

Vital signs check: Your medical professional will check your blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs to screen for potential problems. They will also measure your weight and calculate your body mass index (BMI). In the case of babies, children, and teenagers, height, growth, development, and head circumference may also be evaluated. 

Medical history discussion: The Red River Family Clinic will review your medical history, including current and past diagnoses, medications, lifestyle habits, family history of diseases, and more. -

Health exam: Your provider will conduct a comprehensive health exam to look for signs of potential health concerns. This may include evaluations of vision, hearing, eyes, throat, breathing, heartbeat, neck, abdomen, and more. Additionally, pelvic and breast exams are available for women, while prostate checks are offered for men.

Disease screening: Disease screening may involve various tests such as lab work, heart or lung function tests, imaging procedures, tissue swabs, or biopsies.

Preventive care: This includes health education, vaccinations, and other interventions aimed at reducing the risk of contracting an illness or disease.

Treatment: If you require treatment such as medication prescriptions or medical weight loss, the team will customize a plan to produce effective outcomes.