Adult Care Specialist

What is adult care?

Adult care involves a variety of preventive services to keep adults healthy and functioning optimally. Forward Care Family Practice also provides comprehensive diagnostic testing and treatment services for acute and chronic health issues.

Some of the acute issues the team can address through adult care include:

• Colds
• Burns
• Infections
• Upset stomach
• Cuts and abrasions
• Minor fractures and sprains

Chronic disease management is another specialty of the Forward Care Family Practice. The team can treat a wide range of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).

Women can receive routine wellness exams, Pap smears, and birth control. The team also offers preventive annual physicals, routine immunizations, and travel vaccines.

If you have serious issues like chest pain, severe bleeding, or an open fracture, visit the nearest emergency room for treatment or call 911.

What can I expect during an adult care appointment?

During your initial adult care visit, the Forward Care Family Practice team spends time reviewing your personal and family medical history and any symptoms you’re experiencing.

If you’re visiting to address an acute or chronic illness or an injury, the team performs a physical and can order on-site lab tests to confirm your diagnosis. They customize a treatment plan to help you feel better and prevent a worsening of your condition.

If your appointment is for a routine physical, you can expect a physical exam and an assessment of important functions like your:

• Height
• Weight
• Heart rate
• Lung function
• Body temperature

The Forward Care Family Practice team also takes the time to review your diet, your exercise regimen, and your lifestyle. This allows them to provide recommendations that will help you optimize your health and longevity. They offer in-office electrocardiograms (EKGs) and blood work if you need additional preventive screenings.

How often do I need a preventive adult care appointment?

The team at Forward Care Family Practice recommends scheduling a preventive adult care appointment at least once a year. If you have a chronic condition, you might need checkups more often.

The practice provides weekend hours and extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you have an injury or illness, you can visit as a walk-in or request a consultation online through the telehealth platform.

To book a preventive adult care visit, call Forward Care Family Practice or schedule an appointment online today.