Detailed Introduction
PrimaryPlus-Vanceburg is the foundational and flagship facility of the broader PrimaryPlus organization, which was established in 1983. Located at 211 KY-59, Vanceburg, KY 41179, it serves as a comprehensive healthcare hub for the community, aiming to provide high-quality, advanced, and affordable medical care.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), PrimaryPlus-Vanceburg is dedicated to ensuring accessible healthcare for all, accepting most insurance plans, Medicare, and various Medicaid plans (including all Kentucky Medicaid plans and Ohio Medicaid such as CareSource & Molina). They also offer a sliding fee scale program for uninsured or underinsured patients, which can provide a discount of up to 75% based on application approval.
The facility offers a wide array of services under one roof, embodying the concept of a "medical home" where patients receive coordinated and integrated care. Key services include:
Family Health: Comprehensive primary care for all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, covering annual wellness exams, common illnesses (colds, flu, strep), chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, COPD), immunizations, and minor procedures.
Women's Health: Dedicated services for women, including collaborations with UK King's Daughter's Medical Center for specialties like Heart & Vascular, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology, as well as mobile mammography units.
Dental Services: Providing primary oral health care for patients of all ages, including cleanings, exams, X-rays, sealants, restorative treatments, and extractions.
Pharmacy: An in-house pharmacy offering community pharmacy services, PlusPack compliance packaging, prescription refill apps, compounding, and clinical pharmacy services like remote patient monitoring and chronic care management. They also offer free delivery and work to help patients with copay assistance programs.
Counseling Services: Offering individual, couple, and family therapy, medication assessment, and prescribing for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, addressing conditions such as depression, grief, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Minor Emergency Care: Addressing urgent, non-life-threatening medical needs.
Radiology Services: Including X-ray and ultrasound, with some locations also offering CT services.
PrimaryPlus-Vanceburg is staffed by a team of medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, and more, who work collaboratively to provide patient-centered care. The organization emphasizes building strong relationships with patients and their families, aiming for a family-like atmosphere. They have also been recognized for Community Health Quality Recognition by HRSA and maintain Patient Center Medical Home status by NCQA, showcasing their commitment to excellence and efficiency in healthcare delivery.
The facility's commitment to community health extends to educational initiatives, including a Family Medicine Residency Program, which aims to train new physicians in rural Appalachia and secure future access to healthcare in the Buffalo Trace Region.