Primary Care - Family Health Center
The
Ellis Medicine Family Health Center sees patients of all ages and provides a
full range of high quality services in one convenient location. From treating
colds and flu, to providing physical exams and immunizations, to addressing
questions about child development or concerns that come with getting older, the
Family Health Center is the place families and individuals can trust to meet
their health care needs.
At the Family Health Center, our highly trained staff treats each
patient as an individual, providing comprehensive and compassionate
care. Our providers spend time getting to know our patients, listening
to their concerns and responding to their needs.
The Family Health Center also serves as the training facility for
Ellis Medicine's Family Medicine Residency & Osteopathic Programs. We
are proud to educate future generations of physicians, many of whom
decide to stay in our community to practice. Additionally, as a service
of Ellis Medicine, the Family Health Center is backed by the
comprehensive services of one of our region's finest health care
systems. That means our patients have access to the best specialists and
most advanced medical equipment and technology, close to home.
A Focus on Wellness
One of the key ingredients to good health is prevention. We offer a
number of wellness services to keep you healthy, and various screenings
for the early detection of diseases, including:
- Physical Exams
- Osteopathic Treatments
- Diet and Exercise Education
- Diabetes - Risk Assessment, Screenings and Education
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Immunizations
- Blood Pressure Screenings
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
From
routine gynecological and pregnancy exams to contraception and sexuality
and menopause counseling, our highly trained health care professionals
provide patient-centered care to meet the special needs of women.
The Family Health Center's prenatal program provides expectant women
with excellent care throughout their pregnancy. From pregnancy testing
and ultrasounds, to parenting classes and delivery, we support and care
for Mom and baby every step of the way. Our providers deliver at the
Bellevue Woman's Care Center, a service of Ellis Medicine, and our
patients have access to the various educational and support programs
offered at Bellevue.
Referrals & Hospital Care
Should our patients require more specialized care or treatment, we
will consult with or refer you to the appropriate medical expert or link
you to a social service agency that can help. Should you require
hospital care, our physicians will admit you to Ellis Hospital and tend
to you during your stay.
Contact The Family Health Center
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
On-call 24/7 for emergencies and urgent concerns
Phone: 518.382.2260
Ellis Medicine's Family Health Center
Cushing Center
624 McClellan Street
Schenectady, NY 12304