Home Visits

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner located in Columbia Falls, MT

Home Visits Services Offered In Columbia Falls, MT

Home visits can be a convenient option for patients who struggle to make in-office visits. With more than 30 years of health care experience, board-certified family nurse practitioner Angela St John, FNP-BC, at Hometown Clinic in Columbia Falls, Montana, proudly conducts home visits for patients who are within a 15-mile radius and need extra support. Call the clinic today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about the benefits of home visits.

What are home visits?

As the term implies, home visits describe when health care providers come to your residence to deliver care. While house calls have gone out of fashion in recent decades, Angela proudly provides in-home medical assistance for patients who lack the mobility, transportation, or resources to make office visits.

While home visits can’t replace your in-office care, they can supplement it. Routine home visits may be an option if you or a loved one struggles to travel to medical facilities. Angela offers home visits for patients within a 15-mile radius, though longer trips are often available for an increased fee.

What are the benefits of home visits?

Home visits offer unmatched convenience and high-quality care for patients who need in-person treatment, but can’t make it to the office. Benefits of home visits include:

Individualized care

A home visit allows Angela to assess your environment and make adjustments to your care plan. For example, she may recommend assistive devices if you struggle with mobility and live in a two-story home.

Accessibility

Individuals who have minimal access to transportation and child care can rest assured they receive comprehensive care with home visits.

Affordability

If you can’t leave home on your own, you may put off booking health care visits. Over time, this increases your risk of disease progression and may result in a costly ambulance ride or emergency room visit.

Early intervention

Home visits can facilitate early intervention and detection of medical conditions, allowing for prompt treatment and management.

What can home visits include?

With decades of professional experience, Angela can conduct most screenings and testing services during home visits. Your visit may include:

  • Physicals
  • Immunizations
  • Preventive health screenings
  • Chronic disease management
  • Sick visits
  • Lifestyle assessment
  • Medication management

As a Type 1 diabetic with more than 30 years of experience in health care, Angela also has extensive training in diabetes management. She knows how to manage the condition and minimize complications of comorbidities, such as hypertension.

Angela takes a collaborative approach to home visits. Whether you make the appointments for yourself or a loved one, she coordinates with you and your family, as well as outside health specialists, to ensure comprehensive care.

If you or a loved one can benefit from a home visit, call Hometown Clinic today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.