Family Medicine

Shawnee Health offers comprehensive family medicine, or “primary care”, for patients of all ages.  Every person should have a primary care clinician* (also called a “primary care provider”) and a medical home.  Your primary care clinician will know your medical needs and help you manage them.  They will help you focus on your health and offer you referrals as needed.

Our family medicine clinicians offer:

Acute medical care

Same day care available for cough, sore throat, fever, flu, rash, sprains, cuts, and other common conditions and illnesses

Chronic illness management

Asthma, diabestes, hypertension, and other illnesses

Men’s health care

Prostate exams, annual check-ups

Preventive care

Screenings, immunizations, and health education

Well-child care

Newborn care, acute/sick care, immunizations, screenings, school and sports physicals, nutrition counseling, behavioral health counseling, asthma education, and more

Women’s health care

Pap smears, birth control/family planning, pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, menopause care, hormone replacement therapy, and referrals for other needed services
Locations in Carbondale, Carterville, Marion, and Murphysboro.
* Clinician – a doctor or health professional, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, who is directly involved in patient care