How Can MinuteClinic Help Me with Primary Care?

How Can MinuteClinic Help Me with Primary Care?

When you need a routine physical, support with a chronic condition or treatment of a common illness, you can access high-quality care at MinuteClinic®. Our professional care team provides in-person and virtual health care for patients of all ages, helping your family manage their overall health and well-being in one place.

What is Primary Care?

Primary care is every day, comprehensive care that includes diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, ongoing health maintenance and disease prevention. It's a broad approach to care that focuses on the whole person, as compared to specialty care, which concentrates on a specific organ or disease.

What is Primary Care?

MinuteClinic provides a broad range of essential services for the entire family. Schedule a visit online or walk-in to a clinic and make an appointment with our in-store kiosks:

Keep your vaccinations up to date. Our trained medical providers immunize for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus and other illnesses.

Undergo routine tests and screenings. MinuteClinic providers can perform annual wellness exams and screen for high cholesterol, food sensitivity, thyroid disease, STDs and other conditions.

Receive treatment for common illnesses and infections. Visit MinuteClinic when you're experiencing a sore throat, ear infection, allergic reaction, digestive issue or bladder infection.

Treat injuries and pain. MinuteClinic providers can evaluate back pain, pelvic pain, arthritis, swollen veins, sprains, muscle strains and other discomforts.

Manage mental health and behavioral concerns. When you need support, consult with an in-person or Virtual Care provider for a depression screening or counseling. Our care team can also discuss strategies for lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or quitting smoking.

• Prepare for travel. Our travel health services help protect you against illnesses such as malaria and typhoid.

Can MinuteClinic help me if I have a chronic condition?

It's important to keep an eye on ongoing health concerns to prevent complications. At MinuteClinic, our health care providers can help you manage many types of chronic conditions, including:

Migraines
Heart conditions (such as congestive heart failure) High blood pressure
Diabetes
Respiratory conditions (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

We can also provide important post-stroke care, evaluate risk factors and recommend lifestyle changes.

How do MinuteClinic primary care-enabled services compare to a primary care provider's office?

Traditionally, people have turned to a primary care doctor when unwell or concerned about their health. Our team of board-certified nurse practitioners, physician assistants and licensed practical nurses deliver many of the same services, easing the burden on primary care physicians and offering easy access to services.

Convenient health care

Physicians typically maintain limited office hours, but MinuteClinic is open 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends, to ensure you have access to health care when you need it the most. You can book and reschedule appointments online or walk-in to a clinic and make an appointment with our in-store kiosks for primary care when any health concerns come up. Virtual Care is another option. With virtual primary care, you can consult with licensed providers 24/7 using video technology.

Affordable services

While our services are convenient and comprehensive, they're also cost-effective. You can schedule a visit online, through our in-store kiosk, or get seen virtually with Virtual Care. Our clinics accept most insurance plans, but you can also check our website to see what a primary care visit costs without insurance.

How can MinuteClinic providers help me with my medical care needs?

When you’re ready to see one of our medical providers, find a MinuteClinic near you. You can schedule a visit online, through our in-store kiosk (same walk-in comment) or get seen virtually with Virtual Care. While we accept most insurance plans, coverage varies by location. Confirm your coverage with your insurance company.

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