New Primary Care Offices in Yuba City
a monthly fee is attached to such. The benefits at this new practice include no co-pays for primary care visits, 24/7 Wellness Line with staff members answering each call or text message, typicallysameornextdayappointments and access to their medical file always. Focus on improving quality care and outcomes in our area with Florence Health Local provider Bob Cayaba, with 14 years serving the Yuba-marysville area in another office, recently joined the Florence team and supports the goals of the organization saying, “We (Florence Health) are really doing something special here. This has the potential to really help people in the community.” A new experience in healthcare has arrived in Yuba City with Florence Health’s new office opening on Plumas Court. The company, based in Chico, opens their second office here in the North State to provide primary care appointments specifically for Medicare patients. “Florence Health’s Medicare primary care offering is meeting a large need in Yuba City, and delivering patients the compassionate service they deserve” says local physician Richard Thorp and based on the descriptions from nearby rehabilitation centers and our local hospital staff, Dr. Thorp is correct. It is not uncommon for patients to arrive at the hospital with a primary care doctor on file, only to have the patient detail that they have not seen that provider in a year or more. Director of Clinics and New Clinic Development, Jessica Johnson asks, “isn’t it time that we (providers) work for and around our patients’ daily life and not them working around our schedule?” Florence works with patients to develop a care plan that includes follow-up from the office, scheduling transportation to reduce missed appointments, and tracking chronic conditions like blood pressure, blood sugars, and emergency inhaler use through newly available internetbased technology that report readings directly to the electronic health record. All technology used are easily explained and patient can even text Florence if they need assistance with the device. Individuals interested in becoming a patient can call directly at 530-418-8343 or by visiting their office at 1531 Plumas Ct. Ste. A in Yuba City or by visiting their website at Locally based staff members are happy to engage with the community and will be seen monthly at the Yuba City Senior Center on Ainsley Ave. for healthcare screenings. Screenings are open to all and will occur the last Thursday of each month. Offering the benefits of standard doctor’s office with additional services that are only typically available through a concierge medical office, usually with