Primary Care at YourTown Health
Preventive Care and Everyday Health Needs
Regular visits make it easier to stay on top of your health. Your primary care team provides annual physicals, cancer screenings, immunizations, and diagnostic labs, and treats short-term illnesses when they come up. A provider who knows your history can help you plan each next step with confidence.
Looking for care for a child or teenager? Our Pediatric and Adolescent Care team sees patients from newborns through age 18. Our Women’s Care team supports annual exams, screenings, and prenatal care.
Support for Managing Chronic Conditions
If you live with diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma, your primary care provider can help you build a plan that fits your daily life. Our providers take a whole-person approach, looking at your lifestyle and goals as well as your numbers. YourTown Health also takes part in the National Health Disparities Collaborative, which compares our results for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and cancer care with national averages.
On-Site Lab Testing with Timely Results
Many common tests can be done during your visit, including urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, blood glucose checks, routine urinalysis, and flu, PCR, and RSV testing. Most other lab results are back in about a day or so.
Vaccines for Children and Adults
Our offices provide childhood vaccines on the recommended schedule through age 19, along with adult vaccines such as flu, tetanus, and Tdap. Hepatitis A and B, pneumococcal, varicella, and HPV vaccines are also available. Not sure what you or your child are due for? Ask at your next visit and your care team will walk through it with you.
Geriatrics
Health needs change as we age. Our geriatric care focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating age-related conditions so older adults feel supported at every stage. For everyday ideas, see our fitness tips for seniors.
Referrals to Trusted Specialists
When you need care beyond primary care, we refer you to qualified specialists. Many local specialists offer a sliding fee scale, which can help keep that next step affordable.
Affordable Care for Every Family
YourTown Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center, and we welcome patients whether or not they have insurance. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many private plans. If you are uninsured, or need help with copays, our Sliding Fee Scale bases your costs on household income and household size.
Need a prescription filled? The YourTown Health Pharmacy in Palmetto offers prescription pick-up and mail delivery.
Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need insurance to become a patient?
No. YourTown Health sees all patients, whether or not they have insurance. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurance plans. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for our Sliding Fee Scale.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring a current photo ID and your insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid card if you have one. If you can, fill out the New Patient Registration Form before you arrive, available in English and Spanish. If you are applying for the Sliding Fee Scale, bring the application and proof of income. The front desk can help if you do not have a photo ID.
Can I be seen if I live outside the county?
Yes. Our Community Health Centers accept patients from anywhere, so you can choose the location that is most convenient for you.
What tests can be done during my visit?
On-site tests include urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, blood glucose checks, routine urinalysis, and flu, PCR, and RSV testing. Most other lab results are back in about a day or so.
Which vaccines can I get at a primary care visit?
Children can receive vaccines on the recommended schedule through age 19. Adults can get flu, tetanus, and Tdap vaccines, plus Hepatitis A and B, pneumococcal, varicella, and HPV vaccines. Ask your care team what is right for you.
What is the difference between primary care and QuickCare?
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