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A Medical Home

If you want to take good care of your health, there are many things you can do.

One way is to get regular healthcare to keep you well.

Regular healthcare starts in primary care. It is the place you go to feel at "home" getting healthcare.

We call this a "medical home".

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A primary care team knows you.

They are comfortable working with you.
They treat you like a whole person.
They know your history, your goals, and your concerns.

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Understanding the types of primary care from Norton Healthcare

If you have no health problems, you may just need to go at least once a year for a check-up.

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Annual Health Check in England

Persons with learning disabilities go to the doctor for a health check once a year.

If you have a chronic illness, you may need four or more visits a year.

If you have complex needs, you may need more help.

Learn how Care Coordination might be right for you:

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Care coordination

Care coordination organizes care.

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Care Coordination

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Your medical home team knows the health system.

They can get you the right care at the right time.
They can help you with medicine refills, vaccines, physical forms, and ordering tests.
If you have a now health problem, call your team to ask what to do next. They may help you take care of it or help you get care from other teams.

Our Handouts:

Why do you need a PCP?

Going to the Emergency Room

Prep for ER Visit Handout

They help you learn how to stay healthy. They work to prevent illness.

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Healthy Weight

Help with eating and activity.

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Prevention

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Mental Health

Screen and stay well.

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Sexual Health

Screen and stay well.

Click the button to learn more about sexual health.