Care For All Ages
Find care for your whole family at VNA Health Care. We care for patients at all stages of life.
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Chicagoland Doctors and NPs
VNA Health Care provides high-quality care for the whole family in the western Chicago suburbs. Whether you’re looking for a trusted provider for yourself, your child, or an aging relative, our physicians and nurse practitioners are here to provide the accessible, high-quality and culturally competent services you need.
What is Primary Care?
Primary care is the first level of healthcare that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating common health issues. It is the care you receive for routine check-ups, illnesses, and long-term health conditions. Primary care providers (PCPs) can be family doctors, internal medicine doctors, and nurse practitioners (NPs).
Primary care is important because it helps prevent serious health problems, reduces the need for emergency care, and ensures you get the right treatment when needed. Your primary care provider is your first point of contact in the healthcare system and can refer you to specialists if needed.
Internal Medicine vs Family Practice
Family practice and internal medicine are both focused on primary care. Family practice doctors and family nurse practitioners treat patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Internal medicine providers offer care for adult patients only (18 and older).