Primary Care
Rely on the primary care providers (PCPs) at Avera for health screenings, prevention information and advanced, compassionate health care when you're not feeling your best. Through our more than 330 locations in 100 communities and extensive Avera eCARE telemedicine network, you benefit from top-quality health care wherever you live in the Avera region.
Live Better. Live Balanced.
Get in the habit of making healthy decisions every day of your life - and live better, live balanced with the help of Avera.
Primary Care Provider = Family Doctor
Your family doctor is your primary care provider (PCP) - the medical professional and team you know and trust to deliver health care in your community. Call on your PCP when you need care for all types of health-related situations or effective follow-up support close to home after a major procedure. Your primary care provider also delivers ongoing care for long-term and complex health conditions. Learn more about choosing a family doctor.
Primary Care Services at Avera
Choose the primary care providers, physicians assistants and nurse practitioners at an Avera location near you for a wide range of primary care services such as:
- Allergy injections
- Basic testing, including EKGs, for conditions of arteries and veins
- Bone density screening
- Care for common and specialized illnesses and injuries, such as fractures
- Drug screening and substance abuse evaluations
- Immunizations
- Health screenings
- Laboratory services, stress tests, X-rays and ultrasound procedures
- Lesion removal, dermatology services and wound care
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Pulmonary care
- Routine prenatal care, regular health maintenance exams and checkups, and physicals required for the workplace or pre-surgical preparation
Internal Medicine & Family Medicine Specialists
Primary care providers may be internal medicine specialists who focus on preventing and treating adult diseases. They may also be family practice physicians who care for you, your children, older adults and pregnant women. Some offer surgical services and cancer care, as well as access to urgent care for evenings and weekends.
In addition to primary care, wellness programs and preventive care, you'll find specialized services at Avera for:
Men's Health
Make sure you have the energy, strength and health you need to enjoy the best years of your life by scheduling regular checkups with your primary care provider. You'll receive expert care from Avera providers who know how to address your individual needs and concerns as a man.
Stay on top of your health by asking about screenings for:
Visit the men's health section of our health library to learn more about how you can reduce your risk for serious health conditions with a healthy lifestyle and regular medical care.
Find Care
In more than 200 clinics and 33 hospitals across our five-state, Upper Midwest region, you can count on finding Avera providers and exceptional health care nearby.
Find Solutions
Living well means managing your health issues effectively, whether you're dealing with high cholesterol, weight management, diabetes or other conditions. Trust Avera to help you live better.
Explore a variety of health topics in our online health library:
Recommended Screenings by Age
For optimal health at any age, get the checkups, tests or screenings that help detect issues before they become serious.
Ages 18 - 39
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Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
- Every five years
- Especially men over 34
Immunizations
- Tetanus-diphtheria every 10 years
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MEN
Testicular Exam
- Monthly testicular self-exam
WOMEN
Breast Exam
- Monthly breast self-exam
- A complete breast exam every three years (age 20-40)
Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
- Pelvic exam and Pap smear every one to two years, starting by the age of 21
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Ages 40-65
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Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
- Men over 34 and women over
44 should be checked every five years
Colon Cancer Screening
- Every 10 years between age 50 and 80
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine every year after the age of 50
- Tetanus-diphtheria vaccine every 10 years
Physical Exam
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MEN
Prostate Exam
- Over 50–should consider screenings
- If you have a family history of prostate cancer, begin screenings at age 45
Osteoporosis Screening
- Age 50-70 should discuss getting screened with their doctor
WOMEN
Breast Exams and Mammograms
- Monthly breast self-exam
- Women over age 40 should have a mammogram done every one to two years
Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
- Pelvic exam and Pap smear every one to two years
Osteoporosis Screening
- All postmenopausal women should have a bone density test, or DXA scan
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Ages 65 and Older
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Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
- Every three to five years
Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy every 10 years Immunizations
- Over 65–get a pneumococcal vaccine if you have not had one before or if you received one more than five years before the age of 65
- Flu shot every year
- Tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years
- Shingles vaccine may be given once after age 60
Physical Exam
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MEN
Prostate Exam
- All men should discuss prostate screenings with their doctor
Osteoporosis Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Ages 65-75 who have smoked–have an ultrasound done once to screen for abdominal aneurysms
WOMEN
Breast Exams and Mammograms
- Monthly breast self-exam
- Mammogram every one to two years
Osteoporosis Screening
- All women should have a DXA scan done
Pelvic Exam and Pap smear
- Pelvic exam and Pap smear every year
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Find Balance
In our busy world, finding balance helps us stay healthy as individuals and as members of families. Explore healthy family tips, find healthy living classes and events, and review expert advice and insights from Avera experts.
