By Robyn Darnell, FHW PR and Communications Coordinator
We can all agree that access to healthcare is at the heart of a thriving community. Where we heal is just as important as where we work, eat, and play. At Family Health West, we understand the need for proper healthcare better than anyone. With the addition of Dr Michael Magill-Collins, FHW continues to keep our promise of providing exceptional care that makes every patient’s day just a little bit better. Whatever your medical needs or stage of life, FHW is here to ensure you have access to the right physician for you.
When searching for a new primary care provider, making a list of requirements based on your individual needs is a good place to start. Consider creating or updating a list of your medical history, current medical conditions, and prescriptions. You’ll need that information prior to your first appointment, regardless of which provider you select, so it’s a good way to begin your search.
Additionally, it’s important to consider the entire spectrum of health. Mental and behavioral health conditions can be just as impactful as other medical conditions. If left untreated, these conditions can have lasting side effects on a person’s overall physical health. For those suffering with anxiety, depression or any other mental illness, it’s important to find a provider with experience treating those conditions.
Anyone, regardless of age, should also consider their long-term needs and goals when selecting a primary care provider. When choosing a provider, think about your current health situation and where you would like to be in the future. The right provider should work with you to achieve these goals and continue to support you afterwards. For example, if weight loss or weight management is one of your goals, you should look for a primary care doctor who can aid in that journey.
Finally, when you’ve found a provider that meets your needs, you should check to see if they are covered by your insurance. This can be done by checking your insurer’s directory or by calling the insurer or the doctor’s office directly. Confirming that your insurance will be accepted is a crucial step in ensuring that you’ve selected the right provider for you.
It’s clear that finding the right primary care provider is about more than just location; it’s about meeting your needs as an individual. FHW primary care providers have a variety of specialities suited to every stage of life, including mental health care, women’s health, pediatrics, conceiving or early pregnancy care, men’s health, sports medicine and travel medicine. As a new physician joins our team, FHW is happy to expand our exceptional care to reach a larger number of patients.
FHW’s newest physician, Dr Michael Magill-Collins, MD is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr Magill-Collins specializes in broad, age-inclusive care. “I enjoy the broad scope of family medicine.” Dr Magill-Collins said. “I enjoy seeing patients of all different ages and backgrounds.”
If you’d like more information about FHW’s Primary Care, including a full list of providers, please visit https://fhw.org/services/primary-care/ or call the primary care office at 970-858-9894.
