Our Services / Primary Care

What is primary care?

Primary care is the foundation of good health. It’s the setting where you receive the preventive health screenings you need to stay healthy and also serves as an invaluable resource when you have questions or concerns about your health. 

Annual physical exams provide a chance for you to meet with your practitioner to learn more about how well your body and mind are functioning. 

If you need specialized care, your provider works with you to find the best specialist for your needs and then remains in close contact with your extended health team to ensure continuity of care after treatment ends.  

Why are routine physical exams so important in primary care?

Far too many people only schedule a medical visit after an illness or issue arises. This approach fails to take advantage of all that preventive health has to offer. 

Preventive medicine seeks to detect signs of disease in the earliest possible stages. Your practitioner can even assess your current vital signs and health history to evaluate your risk level for certain conditions like hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, and much more. 

The information compiled during your physical exams is added to your permanent medical record. Over time, this living document becomes an outstanding resource for tracking your health over time and identifying changes that could indicate a serious health problem. 

What kinds of services are available through primary care?

During your routine physical exams, you have a chance to ask questions or discuss any changes you’ve noticed since your last visit. No topic is off-limits, and you should feel comfortable discussing any aspect of health and wellness, including mental health, challenges with weight management, family planning, and more. 

Old Greenbelt Family Health is also passionate about creating a welcoming, trustworthy medical home for people within the LGBTQIA community. In addition to comprehensive health management, you can also rely on compassionate gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), stress management assistance, and all aspects of sexual health. 

If your vaccination record isn’t up-to-date, you can receive the vaccines you need to stay healthy. COVID-19 testing is also available through the practice, with PCR test results returned within 24 hours. 

When you’re ready to find a great primary care provider, call Old Greenbelt Family Health today. Online scheduling is also an option, and can be done in just moments from the comfort of home. Some services can be delivered via telemedicine.