Primary Care at UPMC Bedford

At UPMC Bedford, our goal is to help residents in our rural community get healthy — and stay healthy.

Our primary care providers (PCPs), physician assistants, and nurse practitioners offer complete care for your entire family at offices throughout Bedford County.

Why Do You Need a Primary Care Doctor?

Having a trusted relationship with your PCP provides you with an important partner for your health care needs.

Your PCP at UPMC Bedford:

• Focuses on your total health.
• Promotes healthy lifestyles and prevention.
• Treats common medical conditions.

During routine check-ups, your PCP will record your height and weight and screen for “silent” diseases — ones you may not know you have — such as:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Some forms of cancer

If your PCP detects a problem, he or she will work with you to address it and track your progress.

Benefits of Having a Primary Care Physician

Your PCP will:

• Know you, your lifestyle, and your health history.
• Be your “go-to” when you’re sick.
• Provide screenings, preventive care, and physicals (school and truck driver).
• Keep a close eye on your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
• Maintain your health records.
• Assess and direct your health care needs.
• Refer you to medical specialists, when you need other care.
• Work with the UPMC Bedford hospitalist following discharge to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Community Access to Lab Services

Diabetes services

In addition, UPMC Bedford diabetes educators and dieticians provide on-site services for patients at the following practices:

• Chestnut Ridge Family Medicine
• Bedford Internal Medicine
• Pennwood Family Medicine in Everett, PA