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Family Medicine
Count on the family medicine doctors at Essentia Health for compassionate and comprehensive medical care for your whole family.
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What’s a Family Medicine Doctor?
A family medicine doctor, sometimes called a family practice doctor, provides comprehensive health care to people of all ages.
General & Preventive Care
Depend on your family doctor for routine care, including:
- Vaccinations
- Screening tests
- Family planning/birth control*
- Health education on nutrition and exercise
- Male- and female-specific health concerns
- Preventative & wellness visits, such as well-child checkups and routine screenings
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses, infections, and injuries
- Managing chronic conditions
- Growth and development monitoring
Care for Illness & Injury
Turn to your family doctor for diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, including:
- Ear infections
- Minor burns
- Sinus infections
- Skin conditions, like rashes or warts
- Sprains and strains
- Strep throat
Managing Chronic Conditions
Partner with your family doctor to manage long-lasting conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Bone and joint conditions, like arthritis
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression
Family Medicine with OB
If you’re pregnant or plan to get pregnant, learn about our family medicine with OB (obstetrics) doctors who provide prenatal care and deliver babies.
* Elective reproductive procedures are not performed at our Catholic-sponsored hospitals. Visit our Catholic facilities page for a list of these locations.
Sign Up For MyChart
Essentia encourages all patients to sign up for MyChart. You can use this secure online tool to:
- View your medical records, including tests results, current medications, and immunizations
- Schedule appointments online with your primary care provider
- Send a message to any provider you have had an appointment with
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Primary Care
Benefit from long-term support, guidance, and individualized attention when you choose an Essentia Health primary care provider near you.