12 RiversideHealthcare.org Whether you don’t have a primary care provider (PCP) or you are just ready for a change, establishing care with a PCP is the starting point for better health. It’s one of the best things you can do for your health, experts say. People who see a PCP regularly have better health outcomes, lower death rates and lower total costs for health care than people who don’t routinely see a doctor, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. A PCP is the lead person on your health care team. They help you prevent disease and maintain good health by recommending age-appropriate screenings. And they diagnose and treat many illnesses. When more specialized care is needed, they work with other types of doctors. Riverside Medical Group PCPs practice family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric medicine, ensuring you will find the right partner for every member of your family. Family medicine Family medicine providers offer continuing and comprehensive care to each member of the family, regardless of sex, age or type of problem. They have experience with a wide array of nonemergency diseases and generally focus on preventive care, teaching healthy lifestyle choices, identifying and treating common medical conditions, and assessing the urgency of medical problems. Internal medicine Internists, or doctors of internal medicine, specialize in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of adults. Internists also focus on the prevention, treatment and management of common illnesses as well as complex conditions and diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure. Pediatrics Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and injuries in young children, teenagers and young adults. PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS A starting point for better health Start here Riverside Healthcare has primary care providers located throughout the community. Find out more about primary care providers at Riverside by visiting RiversideHealthcare.org/primarycare. Magnet for nursing excellence In September, Riverside’s remarkable nurses and staff earned a third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Riverside’s redesignation was announced by Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer LaTivia Carr, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, and included six exemplars for industry-leading performance. Magnet Recognition® is the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. With only 9% of U.S. hospitals earning the Magnet designation, it’s clearly the gold standard. Magnet recognizes the hospital’s nursing staff and nursing administration for overall excellence and providing the best care to patients.
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