SCC Waxahachie, offer a wide range of services that aim to provide personalized, comprehensive, and continuous healthcare to patients.
Preventive Care
Regular checkups: These visits allow your doctor to monitor your overall health, identify potential problems early, and recommend necessary screenings.
Screenings: Primary care providers offer screenings for common health concerns like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
Immunizations: Staying up-to-date on vaccinations protects you from preventable diseases. Primary care clinics offer immunizations for children and adults.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Illnesses
Colds, flu, and ear infections: Primary care doctors can diagnose and treat common illnesses, providing relief and preventing complications.
Minor injuries: From sprains to cuts, primary care providers can assess and treat minor injuries.
Management of Chronic Conditions:
Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure: Primary care doctors work with you to manage chronic conditions, helping you control symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Medication management: They can prescribe medications, monitor their effectiveness, and adjust them as needed.
Other Services
Women's health services: Pap smears, breast exams, and birth control consultations are often available at primary care clinics.
Men's health services: Prostate cancer screenings and testosterone replacement therapy might be offered.
Minor surgery: Some clinics can perform minor procedures like skin biopsies or wart removal.
X-ray and imaging services: Some clinics have X-ray machines or can refer you for ultrasounds, CT scans, etc.
Mental health services: Some clinics provide mental health services like medication management or referrals to specialists.
Immunizations: As mentioned earlier, primary care clinics offer immunizations for all ages.
Laboratory services: On-site labs might be available for blood tests, urinalysis, and other tests.
Patient education and counseling: Primary care providers offer guidance on various health topics like nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.
