One of the most beneficial things you can do for your family is finding the right primary care provider. Our compassionate team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and staff are ready to provide your entire family preventive and sick care.
Family Care Locations
Family Care Providers
Our Services
- Adult medicine
- All ages state & private vaccinations
- CDL physicals
- Employment screens
- Gynecological exams
- Health screenings
- Management of hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and asthma
- Minor procedures
- On site laboratory services
- Pediatrics
- Preoperative clearance
- Routine physicals
- Sports physicals
- Transgender Care
- Treatment of major and minor illnesses and chronic conditions
- Women's health
Learn more about what to expect during your child’s well visit appointments.
Family Medicine provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. Family medicine’s scope encompasses all ages and genders, each organ system, and every disease entity and integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences.
Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Family physicians also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by other subspecialists.
Pediatrics focuses on treating infants, children and adolescents and supporting their growth and development. Our Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner take care of needs ranging from emotional support to medical support and from a healthcare standpoint support children’s opportunity to achieve full potential as adults.
Preparing for an Appointment with Your Family Medicine Provider:
Preparing for an appointment can help you make the most of your time with your family medicine provider. Whether it’s your first visit or a routine check-up, a little preparation can lead to a more effective and satisfying experience. Here are some general tips to keep in mind to ensure your appointment goes smoothly and you get the care you need.
- Bring Relevant Information: Prepare a list of all medications and supplements, including dosage and frequency. Bring your insurance card, medical records, and any relevant test results or X-rays.
- List Your Questions: Prioritize the questions you want to ask during your appointment.
- Know Your Family’s Medical History: Be ready to share information about any health conditions that run in your family, including those affecting parents, siblings and grandparents.
- Update Your Doctor: Inform your provider about any changes in your health, such as new medications, changes in habits, weight fluctuations or changes in appetite.
- Communicate Concerns Ahead of Time: Use the patient portal to message your provider with any major concerns before your appointment.
- Take Notes: Write down or record key information and instructions from your doctor.
Swain Family Care is a department of Swain Community Hospital. When you see a physician or receive services in a provider-based clinic, you are technically being treated in an outpatient department of the hospital rather than the physician’s office. Please refer to “Understanding your Healthcare Costs” to learn how your bill may be affected when seen by a provider in a provider-based clinic.