Martin Health System | For your health | Winter 2018

martinhealth.org 3 When it’s not an emergency >> Go to Primary Care Express There is no need to visit the emergency department for common minor conditions that can be diagnosed and treated in an office setting. Martin Health Physician Group offers an alternative: Primary Care Express. Medical services are provided for adults, age 18 or older, in the office setting by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for minor illnesses and injuries such as the flu, strep throat, sinus infection, poison ivy, sunburn and eczema. Appointments are available during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SIMPLY VISIT OUR ONLINE PORTAL at martinhealth.org/ martin-health-primary-care-express , fill out the form and select a time that is convenient for you at one of these three Port St. Lucie locations: Martin Family Care–St. Lucie West, Martin Family Care–Tiffany and Tradition HealthPark Two. Need to see a Martin Health Physician Group specialist? >> Now you can request an appointment online* 1. Go to martinhealth.org/mhpg . 2. Find the medical specialty you need, and select that web page. 3. Click on the “Request an Appointment” button at the top of the page. *NOTE: This is currently available for gastroenterology, pediatrics, pulmonology, rheumatology and urology appointments. Injured or in pain? >> Request a rehab assessment If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort from an injury or condition and want to speak directly with a therapist, you can! The six Martin Health System Rehabilitation Centers offer free verbal consultations with one of our physical, occupational or speech therapists. JUST REQUEST AN ASSESSMENT at martinhealth.org/rehabilitation -mhs , and one of our therapists will contact you by telephone within five business days. TREATMENT YOU NEED , WHEN YOU NEED IT REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT HEALTHY YOU