Why Now’s the Best Time to Establish Care with a Primary Provider
June 13, 2025Categories: Healthy Living
Tags: Primary Care
If you’ve been meaning to find a primary care provider, but keep putting it off, this is your sign: now is the perfect time to get it done.
Establishing care with a PCP (Primary Care Provider) isn’t just about having someone to call when you’re sick. It’s about building a relationship with a provider who gets to know you, your health goals, and your whole story, so they can care for you more personally and proactively.
Here’s why summer is a great time to get started and how having a PCP benefits you year-round.
What Does a Primary Care Provider Do?
A PCP is your go-to for most of your health needs, including:
- Annual checkups and preventive screenings
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma
- Referrals to specialists when needed
- Guidance on sleep, nutrition, mental health, and more
They’re your first stop when something’s off—and your long-term partner in staying healthy.
Benefits of Having a PCP You Know and Trust
When you establish care with a provider before you need them, you get:
- A full medical history on file—so care is quicker, safer, and more accurate
- Proactive guidance based on your age, family history, and lifestyle
- Comfort and familiarity for when life throws you a curveball
- More personalized advice on everything from allergies to energy levels
Having a PCP is especially helpful if you:
- Haven’t had a checkup in a while
- Are managing multiple prescriptions
- Want help navigating midlife health or menopause
- Have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer
- Are simply ready to feel better and take charge of your wellness
Why Summer Is the Ideal Time to Schedule
Life gets busy fast, especially when back-to-school season, fall holidays, and end-of-year appointments hit.
By booking your visit now, you’ll:
- Beat the late-summer appointment rush
- Have time to follow up on labs, screenings, or referrals
- Start a health plan before the busiest months of the year
- Feel confident knowing you’ve made yourself a priority
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available at our local clinics, especially during summer.
Care That’s Local, Compassionate, and Convenient
At St. Mary’s, we believe healthcare should feel personal. Our neighborhood clinics make it easy to connect with providers who truly care, right where you live and work.
Find a provider near you:
- Athens Internal Medicine Associates – Athens, GA
- Community Internal Medicine of Athens – Athens, GA
- Georgia Family Medicine – Watkinsville, GA
- Good Samaritan Primary Care – Greensboro, GA
- Sacred Heart Primary Care – Lavonia, GA
- St. Mary's Family Medicine – Bogart, GA
- St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates – West Athens & North Athens, GA
- St. Mary's Primary Care – Athens, GA
Whether you're new to the area or just ready for a fresh start with your health, we’re here to help you get there.
