Medical Services

Finding a Primary Care Provider for you and your family

Babies and children are not just small adults—their healthcare needs are different. However, as a family it is important to schedule your annual wellness visit with your healthcare provider to learn more about the best ways to take care of your health. As you age and your children develop a healthcare provider is essential for routine care as well as illnesses or injuries. What care does a primary care provider give? Providers care for children and adults for annual exams, check-ups and to ensure you are maintaining overall health. As you are looking for a primary care provider, consider a provider or location that offers same day appointments and is near your place of work or home. Also, research if the practice is connected to a hospital or health care system in case emergencies arise. Making the most of your visit: The following tips will help ensure you are prepared when you have your annual wellness visit. • Write down your questions in advance. Writing your questions in advance this helps ensure you don’t forget to mention something important.

Services provided: • Well child care/ Annual wellness exams

• Preventive health including immunizations and screening • Support and Televisits • Health Education

• Guidance for parents, adults and caregivers • Care for illnesses and injuries • Referrals to specialists as needed • Bring someone with you. You can ask a loved one to sit in on the visit with you. Your friend or relative can serve as an advocate. Your friend or family member may have questions or observations that can help you get the best medical care.

• Bring your health records. Bring copies of personal health records. This is important if this is your first visit or if it’s been a while since you saw this healthcare provider. Let your provider know about any other healthcare providers you see. You might also want to bring information about the health of your close family members. Certain diseases and con-

ditions run in families. For example, if a brother, sister, parent, or adult child has been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, your provider may want to add that information to your file.

• Bring a list of your medicines and supplements. Let your healthcare provider know what medicines you and your family take each day. Make sure to include vitamins, herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, teas, supplements, and prescription medicines from all providers you see. If it’s too much for you to write down, bring them all in a bag to show the provider. Choosing a provider is an important decision, no matter your age. There are many things to consider from training and experience to office hours and routines. When choosing someone for you or your family, look to how healthcare is supposed to feel.

Information provided by Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Remarkable Primary Care in Boerne

Bertha Gaytan, MD Primary Care, Family Medicine HCM Medical Clinic–Boerne

Dr. Gaytan lives and works in Boerne, and welcomes new patients of all ages, including newborns. She is bilingual in English & Spanish. 1430 S. Main St., Suite 111 / Boerne (830) 428-2345 Schedule today

Meet Dr. Gaytan

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In An Emergency

Urgent care

Urgent care center physicians, assistants and nurse practitioners provide care for a great range of conditions, including performing x-rays. According to the Cleveland Clinic, an urgent care center is designed to handle conditions that are not life-threatening, but should be treated within 24 hours. These include sprains and strains, sinus infections, ear infections, allergies, especially those that get worse during certain seasons, minor cuts and burns, headaches and dizziness. Check to make sure the urgent care center is covered by your health insurance plan.

For emergencies, dial 911 Kendall County EMS crews and ambulances are based in Boerne, Comfort and This provides faster care for those in remote locations in the county. In Fair Oaks Ranch, Acadian Ambulance Services crews are dispatched along with Leon responders and Fair Oaks Ranch Police.

FOR BABIES Wipe gums twice a day with a soft, clean right before bed to wipe away bacteria and sugars that can cause cavities. When teeth come in, start brushing twice a day with a soft, small bristed toothbrush and plain water. birthday to spot signs of problems early. For children younger than 2,

FOR CHILDREN Brush their teeth twice a day If younger than 6, watch them brush and help them until they have good brushing skills. Ask your dentist about using

Source: cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/ childrens-oral-health

• • State-of-the-art preventative care and cleanings Nitrous oxide and sedation available for nervous patients • Extensive experience with the best restorations for children • Habit appliances and early orthodontic assessment • Oral hygiene education

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