Primary Care

Partner with an expert at UNC Family Medicine at Eden who gets to know you, treats urgent health concerns when they happen, and helps you reach your long-term health goals.

Make your primary care provider (PCP) your first call for preventive care and everyday health services. Trust our experienced providers to diagnose and treat illness and minor injuries for your whole family.

Why Do I Need Primary Care?

Primary care is the day-to-day health care you need to protect and improve your health. Your primary care provider (PCP):

Knows your personal health history and tracks your health over time
Understands your family risk factors for disease or illness
Recommends and provides preventive care, including vaccinations and screenings, that are right for you
Diagnoses and treats acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) conditions
Offers education on healthy choices
Helps you navigate services at UNC Health as well as outside the health system
Gives referrals and coordinates care when and if you need care from a specialist

Urgent or Emergency Care

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for care and treatment.

For non-emergency situations, access UNC Urgent Care - West Rockingham in Mayodan, NC for services.

Types of PCPs

Choose a PCP who specializes in caring for you – including your age and health needs, such as:

Family medicine – Cares for people of all ages
Geriatric medicine – Cares for older adults
Internal medicine – Offers comprehensive care for adults, including those with two or more chronic conditions
Pediatrics – Cares for babies, children and adolescents

Family Medicine

Your family medicine provider, or family physician, is your primary care provider (PCP). Depend on your PCP to provide comprehensive health care, including prevention, diagnosis and treatments. Our team at UNC Family Medicine at Eden is provides care for patients of all ages and offers the option for your entire family from infants to older adults to be seen in one convenient practice.

Receive high-quality, affordable care at a convenient office close to your home in Eden, North Carolina. When you have symptoms of an illness or injury, contact your PCP. You can also visit your PCP for:

Physical exams
Ongoing management of chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure)
Medication management
Routine health screenings for blood pressure, depression, retinopathy, and other problems
Vaccinations
On-site blood tests and lab services
Referrals for other services, including mental health care

Women's Health

Trust our PCPs for specialized primary care for women, including:

Annual well-woman exams
Breast health services, including clinical breast exams (CBEs) and referrals for mammograms
Birth control education and prescriptions
Pap smear, which checks the female reproductive system for signs of cancer and other problems

Online Behavioral Health Visits

Talk to your PCP if you have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental illness. Your PCP may suggest you take part in telehealth behavioral health sessions with a licensed social worker at UNC Carolina Advanced Health in Chapel Hill. There’s no travel involved, the secure online sessions take place at our office. This service is available for adult patients.