Sun Newspapers Physician & Medical Spring & Summer Guide 2021

adno=3781447-1 "Next Stop, Wellness!" touts Millennium Physician Group's new-patient outreach program: Destination Health. True to Millennium's mission, the program focuses on "Connecting You to a Healthier Life" by guiding new patients on their healthcare journeys with a focus on wellness and prevention. Helping physicians connect better with patients, Destination Health is designed to streamline and simplify processes, so patients get to spend more time with their primary-care provider. According to Millennium CEO Kevin Kearns, "Our goal is to make it as seamless as possible for patients to join Millennium by reaching out to them before their rst appointment with information on our preventive programs and comprehensive services." The program's Preventive Passport is a simple one-page personal checklist for staying healthy year round. It includes important preventive measures for patients to discuss and schedule with their primary- care providers. These include Annual Wellness Visits, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, and even depression and tobacco screenings. Patient Norma Fernandez says Destination Health helps keep her on track with her healthcare. "The Passport is a great reminder," she says. "It helps me keep all my health info in one place because I want to make the most of my time with my Dr. Waks." Making the most of your time with your doctor is what the Destination Health new- patient program is all about. Your health depends on your relationship with your healthcare provider, and during a time when many say technology is depersonalizing healthcare, Destination Health actually uses innovation to help you get more meaningful time with your physician, leading to the best healthcare outcome. "Staying healthy is easier with a guide," says family physician Dr. Rick Waks. A full complement of care services, including specialty care, walk-in and imaging centers as well as home care, lab services and physical therapy, means Millennium can provide a level of care coordination that allows the care team to escort patients along their journey at all times. …So, what are you waiting for, asks Millennium Physician Group, make the next stop on your healthcare journey wellness! MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP HELPS PATIENTS EMBARK ON HEALTHCARE JOURNEY WITH "DESTINATION HEALTH" At Medical Pavilion Clinic we're dedicated to providing high- quality, personalized medical care for everyone. New patients are always welcome. For your convenience we see patients 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our medical sta provides patients and their families with health maintenance and illness prevention services. They also arrange home health services and delivery of needed medical equipment. Preventive care is one of the most important steps you can take towards achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We are here to help you remain healthy, and this means scheduling regular preventive screenings to spot problems. These screenings include your annual physical; hypertension screening; diabetic screening; cholesterol screening; chest x-ray; prostate exam; and u, pneumonia shot. Your health and well-being is in your hands, and the Medical Pavilion Clinic is here to guide and assist you in maintaining your health. Diagnostic services are also available. Our diagnostic services o er the most accurate results possible and are assured through high technology quality control measures and experience. Because x-rays are available in o ce, our patients receive rapid turnaround of test results. Access EKG, ultrasounds. The skilled medical providers and medical sta at Medical Pavilion Clinic have been providing excellent care to the Charlotte County community since 1984. Sta Physician David S. Ballestas, M.D., and Nurse Practitioners Natalie DeSantis, ARNP, FNP-BC, ANCC and Michael Lawson, MSN, ARNP FNP-BC, are dedicated to providing excellent and prompt primary care to all their patients. So stop by or call today and see why thousands of area residents have entrusted Medical Pavilion Clinic with their primary healthcare. Call us today at 941-629-9190 or visit us online at www. medicalpavilionclinic.net. Natalie DeSantis, Dr. David S. Ballestas & Michael Lawson HIGH QUALITY CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT! adno=3784575-1 PHYSICIAN & MEDICAL GUIDE Spring & Summer 2021 28

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