Why Primary Care is the Key to Lifelong Health

Primary care is the foundation of wellness, focusing on prevention, early detection, and personalized support through every stage of life. 

Our primary care team, led by Charles Stone, MD, at HealthStone Primary Care Partners in Hollywood, Florida, is dedicated to the significant impact that primary care can have on your overall wellness and long-term health. 

We’re happy to offer insights into the various aspects of primary care and how it can positively impact your lifelong health, quality of life, and even your budget. 

Understanding the benefits of primary care

Primary care is a branch of medicine that provides comprehensive health services and serves as the initial point of contact for all your health concerns. You can see your primary care provider for the flu, a sprained ankle, or a general wellness check-up. 

Having a primary care provider ensures you’re partnering with someone who knows your personal and family health history. Your provider can also refer you to specialists when additional and focused care is needed for a specific condition. 

If you develop a chronic health condition, your primary care provider can give you the expert and ongoing care you need to manage it effectively. 

Undergoing regular health screenings during annual exams ensures that potentially serious conditions are detected in the earliest stages, allowing preventative measures to be taken if your provider identifies early warning signs. 

What can you expect with primary care from our team?

When you choose Dr. Stone and HealthStone Primary Care Partners for your primary care providers, you can expect the following services:

• As-needed sick visits
• Chronic disease management
• Medication management 
• Nutrition plans, exercise plans, and other weight management services
• Specialized senior care
• Preventive care
• Mental health services

Additionally, during your annual physical exams with us, we update your vaccinations and conduct other essential health screenings, including weight checks, blood pressure measurements, cholesterol tests, and blood sugar tests. 

We also perform gender-specific screenings, such as mammograms and pelvic exams for women and prostate exams for men. 

Need another reason for primary care?

Primary care services can help lower your overall healthcare costs and reduce the risk of premature death. 

In fact, recent studies tell us that adults living in the United States who see a primary care provider regularly have 33% lower healthcare costs and a 19% lower risk of dying prematurely.

Take a long-term approach to your healthcare by adding regular primary care from our team. Schedule an appointment for expert-level and compassionate care by calling our office or using our convenient online booking feature today.