Appalachian Family Care

Primary care is a comprehensive approach to healthcare that addresses basic health needs throughout all stages of life, emphasizing preventive care, acute illness treatment, and chronic disease management. A primary care provider acts as a guide and advocate, offering screenings, health counseling, and customized care plans to promote overall wellness. They also facilitate referrals to specialists when necessary and coordinate with extended care teams to ensure continuity of care. By fostering a supportive and communicative relationship, primary care helps patients navigate their health journeys effectively and proactively.

Men’s health addresses unique health needs often overlooked, focusing on issues such as reproductive health, hormonal balance, and conditions like heart disease, depression, and type 2 diabetes. Services include treatment for erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, prostate health, infertility, and more, with options like hormone replacement therapy available. Preparing for a men’s health visit by gathering personal and family medical history and listing health goals or concerns ensures a productive experience. By prioritizing preventive care and addressing specific health risks, men’s health services support overall wellness and improved quality of life.

Acute care focuses on addressing sudden symptoms or injuries that develop quickly, ranging from minor inconveniences to urgent medical issues. Common concerns treated include fevers, headaches, sprains, allergic reactions, minor injuries, and nausea, with same-day care available for both children and adults. While acute care can manage many conditions, more severe symptoms like uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, or loss of consciousness may require emergency medical attention. By providing prompt diagnosis and treatment, acute care services help patients start their recovery journey quickly and effectively.

Women’s health focuses on addressing unique health needs, including reproductive health, hormonal balance, and conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer. Services often include routine check-ups, preventive screenings, family planning, and management of menopause-related symptoms. Preparing for visits by gathering personal and family health history and identifying specific health concerns helps ensure effective care. With a focus on preventive care and personalized treatment, women’s health services aim to promote overall wellness and support women through all stages of life.

There are several common types of headaches, including tension headaches, which cause a dull ache and muscle soreness; migraines, which often involve severe, one-sided pain with symptoms like light sensitivity and nausea; and cluster headaches, characterized by intense, stabbing pain around the eyes. Diagnosing headaches involves evaluating factors such as pain intensity, location, and duration, and may require imaging like MRIs or CT scans in severe cases. Treatments are tailored to the type of headache, ranging from over-the-counter medications for tension headaches to preventive drugs and prescription medication for migraines or cluster headaches.

Disease management focuses on improving the lives of individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and depression by minimizing symptoms and enhancing patient outcomes. Key components include regular medication reviews to ensure compatibility and effectiveness, as well as lifestyle modifications like improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and quitting smoking, which can significantly improve overall health. By addressing both medical and lifestyle factors, disease management helps patients achieve better sleep, more energy, and improved quality of life.

Pediatric services focus on providing medical care for children, addressing their health needs as they grow and develop. These services include preventive care, such as vaccinations and routine check-ups, as well as treatment for common illnesses, injuries, and developmental concerns. With a focus on supporting children’s health and well-being, pediatric care helps ensure they thrive at every stage of childhood.

Included but not limited to: General Physicals Annual Medicare Wellness Exams Annual Well Child Exams Women Health Screening Mens Health Screening Cardio Vascular, Pulmonary, and Cancer Screenings Disease Management We offer every patient personalized management plans for: Diabetes Cardio Vascular Disease COPD GERD IBS Migraines Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Depression & Anxiety Acute Care AFC provides care for minor medical emergencies that require immediate attention. Lacerations Fractures Wound Care Sutures X-Ray Orders Sprains & Strains Migraines Kidney Stones Full Lab Services Diagnosis and treatment of many health conditions often involve tests or procedures that require special services. AFC provides diagnostic and monitoring tests for a wide range of disciplines including: Routine blood work Blood counts Metabolic panels Cholesterol Thyroid function Vitamin D & B12 levels Testosterone Hepatitis panels HIV Test STD testing Urinalysis & culture Pregnancy testing TB skin test Saliva Hormone Testing Additional lab services available

We have transparent cash pay rates available. New Patient: $150 Established Patient: $80 Nursing Visit: $60 Women's Health Exam: $100 We also have affordable cash pay pricing on labs, this will be based on each individual lab, please see one of our clinical staff for lab pricing.