Family Medicine in Rice Lake

Specially trained in all aspects of family medicine, our physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, provide you with personalized care and develop relationships with all members of your family that will last a lifetime. Whether you require specialized treatment for a health condition, or it's time for your physical or a well-baby check, we'll work with you to determine the best treatment plan and establish a wellness strategy to help you stay healthy.

To deliver better care with improved experiences and outcomes in a way that reduces healthcare costs, we're bringing care teams together to collaborate on your care. Your primary care provider will guide your care team.

When the need for specialized care arises, our providers are experts at matching you and your family with specialized care. They'll assist with coordinating care to ensure all your healthcare needs are met.

Family Medicine services include:

Behavioral health — depression, stress, anxiety screening, treatment
Care for minor illnesses and injuries
Chronic disease management
Dermatology — acne, moles, warts
Family planning services
Immunizations
Infant and children care
Internal medicine
Men's health
Minor surgeries
Physicals for annual care, sports, school or employment
Preventive screenings
Weight management
Women's health and obstetrics
Workers' compensation

If you require hospitalization for a medical condition, your care will be coordinated by a hospitalist and your Family Medicine team. The hospitalist will serve as a resource for you, and your family and caregivers to ensure you receive the care that's right for you.

Check symptoms to reduce worry

Check Symptoms is a free online symptom evaluation tool available 24/7/365. It can give you peace of mind when symptoms start to worry you. Located within Mayo Clinic's patient portal, it allows you to answer a series of targeted questions to evaluate your symptoms and receive a care recommendation.

Learn how to use the Check Symptoms tool.

Vaccinations

Disease prevention is crucial to your health. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to maintain good health, and protect you and those you care about against infectious diseases. Vaccinations offer protection against serious diseases by stimulating the immune system to create antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses.

Get vaccine guidance from Mayo Clinic, including benefits, safety, side effects and what to know about recommended vaccines for babies, children, teens, adults and during pregnancy. For recommended vaccines based on age, refer to the adult or child and adolescent schedules.

Use your patient portal account to self-schedule a COVID-19 vaccination or call your local clinic.

Review the history of infectious disease outbreaks and vaccines timeline for information about major disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics, and the impact of vaccines and research.

Your care team

We offer a team-based approach to support you and your healthcare needs. This model of care is defined by high-quality, compassionate medical care delivered by a team of experts focused on getting you the right care at the right time to support your health and wellness. Care teams are your home base for getting the care you need in the most convenient, supportive ways possible.

Members of your care team

At the center of the care team is you, and your primary care team members will include a physician, nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants, nursing staff and care team support staff. Each care team member has a specific role in supporting and managing your health and care. Depending on the health situation, additional care team specialists may be included, such as a pharmacist, behavioral health specialist, patient educator, social worker or dietitian. Through collaborative teamwork, your care will be delegated to the most appropriate team member to provide the medical attention and care needed.

The benefit of having a care team

A care team improves your care in several ways. Rather than depending on just one clinician, you now have an entire team supporting you. When you need to see a specialist, your care team will connect you to the right person. When it's time for a preventive exam or health screening, your care team notifies you to keep you on track with recommended checkups and assessments. You also will have the ability to access care more quickly and efficiently because you now have a team of healthcare professionals prepared to meet your needs.

Seeing a nurse instead of your primary care clinician

Your appointment and the care team professional you see are tailored to address your specific health need and its complexity at that moment in time. This allows you access to the right healthcare professional for the right care at the right time. For example, some registered nurses are specifically trained to provide care related to recurring high blood pressure visits and Medicare annual wellness visits. If the nurse determines your condition has become more complicated, you will be referred to a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or physician for the appropriate care needed.

Accessing the care you need

Access to your care team is available in several ways for your convenience. You will be connected to the appropriate care team member and through the best care pathway to meet your individual needs. This may occur through a phone call, an in-person visit or through the patient portal.

Parenting tips and resources

Health tips for all stages of your child's life

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Illness and Immunizations

Nutrition

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