Like eating well and staying active, seeing a primary care provider regularly is an important part of your health maintenance. People who visit their primary care provider regularly have better health outcomes, lower death rates and lower health care costs than people who don’t, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Affordable Care Act requires most health plans to cover preventative health services at no cost to you. These services include many health screenings and immunizations. Your primary care provider serves as your guide to accessing many of these benefits.
Astoria Primary Care is conveniently located in the Park Medical Building, across from Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Preventive care is an important part of your overall healthcare program. The purpose of these check-ups is to evaluate and monitor your health, while also allowing time for the medical provider to address your questions and concerns. Ask us about:
If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction to heroin or prescription opioid drugs, please contact Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare.
With the assistance of CMH Primary Care, Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare provides medication-assisted treatment to treat opioid addiction. In this program, you will participate in individual and group therapy, while taking FDA-approved Suboxone to ease withdrawal symptoms.
To find out if you’re eligible to participate in medication-assisted treatment, contact Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare at 503-325-5722.
