Frequently Asked Questions

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Hometown Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care for a wide range of healthcare needs, including preventive care, pediatric care, women’s health, acute and sick visits, chronic disease management, weight management, in-office procedures, IV therapy, and travel medicine.

Our goal is to provide convenient, personalized care while building long-term relationships with our patients.

Yes! We are currently accepting new patients. Call today to book your first appointment. We look forward to meeting you. 

 Please visit the "Patient Portal" page, print off the new patient packet, and bring the completed version with you.  If you are unable to print it, one will be provided to you at your appointment; please allow time to fill it out in office. 

Please bring a photo ID, your current insurance information if applicable, a list of medications and supplements you currently take, and any relevant medical records or information about your health history.

It is also helpful to know the names of any specialists you currently see and to bring a list of questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Yes. Routine wellness visits are an important part of preventive healthcare and provide an opportunity to review your overall health, medications, medical history, recommended screenings, and potential risk factors.

Your provider may also discuss blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other aspects of your health based on your individual needs.

Yes. Pediatric primary care is available for many routine childhood healthcare needs, including wellness visits, common illnesses, minor health concerns, growth and development monitoring, and school or sports physicals.

Contact our office if you have questions about a specific pediatric service.

Yes. Acute and sick visits are available for many common illnesses and new health concerns.

Patients may be evaluated for symptoms such as cough, congestion, sore throat, fever, ear pain, sinus symptoms, stomach illness, urinary symptoms, rashes, headaches, and other non-emergency concerns.

Contact the office as soon as possible when you need a sick visit so we can discuss appointment availability.

Yes. Virtual appointments are available for certain healthcare needs.

Not every condition can be appropriately evaluated through a virtual visit, so some symptoms or concerns may require an in-person examination or testing. Our staff can help determine whether a virtual appointment may be appropriate when you schedule.

Our women’s health services may include routine wellness care, preventive screenings, menstrual concerns, hormonal health, birth control counseling, menopause and perimenopause care, urinary concerns, and other general women’s health needs.

If additional testing or specialty care is necessary, your provider can help guide you through the next steps.

Yes. Chronic disease management is an important part of primary care.

Our providers can help monitor conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, and other long-term health concerns through regular appointments, medication management, laboratory monitoring, and lifestyle recommendations.

Yes. Weight management services may include medical evaluation, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, progress monitoring, and discussion of treatment options when medically appropriate.

Because weight can be influenced by medications, metabolism, medical conditions, sleep, stress, hormones, and other factors, treatment plans are individualized rather than based on a one-size-fits-all program.

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options. 

Prescription medications may be considered for appropriate patients as part of a medically supervised weight-management plan.

Whether medication is appropriate depends on your medical history, current medications, health risks, treatment goals, and other individual factors. A consultation is the best way to discuss available options.

Certain minor procedures and treatments can be performed in the office depending on the condition.

These may include minor wound care, suture or staple removal, earwax removal, treatment of certain minor skin concerns, injections, medication administration, and basic testing or specimen collection.

Because not every procedure can be performed in a primary care setting, please contact the office if you have a specific need.

Yes. IV therapy may be available for hydration, recovery, wellness support, and certain vitamin or nutrient infusions when medically appropriate.

Treatment options vary, and patients may need to be evaluated before receiving an infusion to ensure IV therapy is appropriate for their health needs.

IV fluids can help address dehydration, which can contribute to symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness, and feeling generally run down.

IV therapy may also be an option for mild dehydration associated with alcohol use. However, it is not a treatment for alcohol poisoning or other serious medical conditions. Severe or concerning symptoms require emergency medical evaluation.

Yes. Travel medicine consultations can help patients prepare for domestic or international travel based on their destination, health history, and planned activities.

Travel-related care may include reviewing health risks, vaccinations, medications, food and water precautions, mosquito protection, motion sickness, altitude concerns, and other destination-specific considerations.

Whenever possible, schedule a travel consultation several weeks before an international trip.

Certain vaccines or preventive medications may require advance planning or multiple doses. If your trip is approaching quickly, it may still be worthwhile to contact the office because there may be steps you can take before departure.

Yes. Physical examinations may be available for school, sports, camps, and other activities.

Please bring any forms that need to be completed with you to the appointment and let the office know what type of physical you need when scheduling.

Primary care often serves as the starting point for determining what type of additional care may be needed.

If your condition requires evaluation or treatment beyond what can be provided in our office, your provider can recommend appropriate next steps and help coordinate specialty care when necessary.

 Primary care is appropriate for many routine illnesses and health concerns, but potentially life-threatening symptoms require emergency care.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention for symptoms such as severe chest pain, significant difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, major trauma, or other symptoms that may represent a medical emergency.

Do not delay emergency care while waiting for an office appointment.