Fish River Rural Health provides a full spectrum of comprehensive primary health care services by board-certified physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.  The patient-centered approach strengthens the provider-patient relationship by replacing episodic care with coordinated care focusing on preventive health. Patients develop a lifetime relationship with the primary care provider who leads a team that takes collective responsibility for patient care, providing for the patient’s health care needs and arranging for integrated care with other qualified providers. This approach results in more personalized, coordinated, effective, and efficient care.

Myriad Genetic Testing

Do you have a first-degree relative with a history of breast, ovarian or colorectal cancer?

Are you curious about your risk of developing a hereditary form of cancer?

Allison Guerrette, FNP-C has completed specialized training to be able to offer this to Fish River patients. The process involves determining whether a person qualifies for testing and if so, an appointment with Allison to complete a comprehensive questionnaire and a simple blood draw. Results are based on DNA from your blood, which gives a 5-year risk and remaining lifetime risk score of developing a hereditary form of cancer, and also whether additional screenings or testing need to be done now to keep you healthy. Ask your provider if you qualify for hereditary cancer screening.

Preventive Care

Preventive care and diagnostic medical care both play an important part in keeping a patient healthy.  Preventive care focuses on assessing the patient’s current health status when they are symptom-free.  Examples include immunizations, lab tests, cancer screenings, and other services intended to prevent illness or detect problems before the patient notices any symptoms.  Examples of preventive medical care include:

• Annual Physical
• Medicare Wellness Visit
• School & Sports Physicals
• Well Child Check
• Prenatal and Perinatal Care
• Post-Partum Care
• Immunizations
• Preventive Screenings: breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colorectal cancer screenings.
• Health Education

Chronic Care

Fish River Rural Health provides an organized team approach to chronic disease care.  The team consists of the patient, provider, registered nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health professionals, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
Examples of chronic care management include:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Heart Disease
• Depression

Acute Care

Acute care is the diagnosis and treatment of short-term, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.  Fish River Rural Health offers high-quality medical care for acute care situations.
Examples of Acute Care include:

• Allergies
• Asthma/Breathing Treatments
• Dehydration
• Earaches
• Fever/Cold/Flu
• Headache/Migraine
• Insect Stings
• Sore Throat
• Sprains/Dislocations/Fractures
• Stomach Pain
• Wound Care or Lacerations

Commercial Motor Vehicle Exams

At all FRRH site locations, the agency has trained and certified Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Examiners to perform truck driver medical examinations. FRRH providers have received training through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Program and are registered on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Examinations are comprehensive appointments to determine truck drivers’ entire health and well-being. It is recommended to schedule Commercial Motor Vehicle examinations with your Primary Care Provider. Fish River Rural Health has invested in the training and certification of our primary care professionals at every clinic site to make this possible for our patients.