Primary care for everyday health
Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Primary Care - Apalachicola delivers primary care to children and adults. When you need convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries, we're here for you. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that's right for you or your child.
From screenings and physicals, to care for minor illnesses
Your primary care doctor takes the time to get to know you and your family and to learn about your family’s health history. Together, we work with you to promote your long-term health and well-being. We deliver a wide range of personalized services, including health physicals, screening tests, and treatments for existing health conditions.
Have a conversation with a primary care doctor for:
- Annual wellness visits and physicals
- Concerns and questions
- Care for minor illness and injury
- Check-ups and sports physicals
- Care for chronic conditions
- Medication management
- Mental and emotional health care
- Newborn and well-child visits
- Preventive care
- Referrals to specialists
- Screenings
- Senior care
- School and sports physicals
- Therapy options
- Vaccinations
- Well-women exams
Connected to specialty care at Ascension Sacred Heart
Primary care doctors with Ascension Medical Group can be your first point of contact and ongoing connection into care. When you are not sure what you need or how to access health care services, a primary care doctor will listen to understand your questions and provide a personalized care plan. If you need more specialized care, your primary care doctor can refer you to a specialist. Our doctors and specialists are part of a network of care, working together to deliver the care that’s right for you.
Same-day care for minor injury and illness
If you need immediate care for a non-life-threatening minor illness or injury, we offer same-day and next-day appointments. We make getting the care you need easy and convenient.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 9-1-1. Signs or symptoms of an acute emergency may include shortness of breath, chest pain, open fracture, fainting, severe bleeding, head injury or other major trauma, one-sided weakness or numbness, loss of consciousness/fainting, severe abdominal pain, or bites or stings.
