Blackstone Valley Community Health Care provides comprehensive Primary care and preventative services to all members of the family – from new babies to grandparents.

The aim of Primary Care

Family physicians have unique attitudes and skills. The aim of Primary Care is to provide personal, comprehensive and continuing care for the individual in the context of the family and the community which includes annual physical examinations and chronic disease management: arthritis, diabetes, obesity, asthma, high blood pressure and others.

Caring for entire families

Family Doctors understand not only patient’s biologic state, but also the psychological and social influences on health. They are qualified to care for all family members regardless of sex, age, or type of problem (biological, behavioral, or social). In addition to preventing, recognizing, and treating disease, family physicians work to get to know the family and develop long-term relationships with their patients.

When a patient selects Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, they gain access to a Patient Centered Medical Home with cutting edge medical knowledge and capabilities and improved access to care through our Express Health at Blackstone Valley Neighborhood Health Station, open Monday & Tuesday, 8am-8pm, Wednesday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm.
 

BVCHC Pediatricians: Partnering with Parents to Provide High-Quality Care for Children and Adolescents

A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician. Our providers are committed to the healthcare of children and adolescents, from birth through age 17. We believe in partnering with parents to provide the highest quality care.

BVCHC Pediatricians Provide Cutting-Edge Medical Care in Pawtucket and Central Falls

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) has pediatrician’s throughout our Pawtucket and Central Falls locations. When a parent selects a BVCHC pediatrician for their family, they gain access to a Patient Centered Medical Home with cutting edge medical knowledge.

Services Include:

What is a Medicare annual wellness visit?

At the Annual Wellness Visit, your doctor will talk to you about your medical history, review your risk factors and make a personalized prevention plan to keep you healthy. The visit does not include a hands-on exam or any testing that your doctor may recommend, nor does it include any discussion about any new or current medical problems, conditions, or medications. (There is no out of pocket cost for the medical annual wellness visit).

You may schedule another visit to address those issues, or your doctor may charge the usual Medicare fees for such services that are beyond the scope of the Annual Wellness Visit. To learn more your coverage, click here

IPPE, AWV, & Routine Physical: Know the Differences

Initial Preventive Physical Exam (IPPE)

The Initial Preventive Physical Exam – also known as the "Welcome to Medicare Preventative Visit" – promotes good health through disease prevention and detection.

Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)

Visit to develop or update a Personalized Prevention Plan (PPP) and perform a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

Routine Physical Exam

Exam performed without relationship to treatment or diagnosis for a specific illness, symptom, complaint, or injury

Virtual & Telephone Appointments

Virtual Appointment vs Telephone Appointment: What can you expect?

Virtual Appointment

  • Virtual appointment will allow you to video call your provider via your telephone, tablet or computer
  • Using your phone, tablet or computer, you will get an email or text message with a link to your visit
  • You will have to agree to all consents
  • Click “Join Visit” and your Virtual visit will begin.

Telephone Appointment

  • Telephone appointment will allow you to speak to your provider via your telephone
  • The day of your appointment expect a call from a blocked phone number
  • Most visits start with the Medical Assistant taking your history

What you should have ready before your virtual or telephone appointment.

Our quality of care is the same regardless of whether you are seen virtually, over the phone or in office. You can expect to discuss you health history, reason for your visit , answer questions about your physical well being and ending with a treatment plan.

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