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Checkups, screenings, choosing a care model and knowing where to go when you need care.
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Staying Ahead of Your Health
Good primary care is about more than treating illness when it happens. Seeing a provider who knows your history makes it easier to notice changes early, keep preventive care on track and decide quickly where to go when something comes up.
The articles below cover how different primary care models work, what to expect from checkups and recommended screenings, and how to decide between primary care, urgent care and the emergency room.
Choosing Your Care
Care Models & Coverage
Knowing Where to Go
Primary Care, Urgent Care or the ER
What Can a Primary Care Provider Treat?
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Prevention
Checkups & Screenings
How Often Should Adults Get a Checkup?
2 min read
Preventive Screenings by Age
3 min read
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