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 telemedicine network, you benefit from top-quality health care wherever you live in the Avera region.

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:

• Women's health
• Children's health
• Older adult health

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:

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Colorectal cancer

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 after-hours urgent care
• Find an emergency department

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:

• Learn about your risk for diabetes and get tips for managing diabetes.
• Review 10 questions to ask at your next doctor visit.
• Check out these 10 steps to manage your health.
• Understand your risk for colon cancer and schedule a colonoscopy.
• Take advantage of cancer care that treats you as a whole person.

Recommended Screenings by Age

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.