PHN News - Health
PHN Podcast: Collaborative Care Initiatives
Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow is joined by Matt Eckley, Executive Director of Behavioral Health and Lisa Lorelli, Director of Clinical Initiatives to talk about new initiatives that focus on collaborative care. Collaborative care is a model of integration of Behavioral Health in a Primary Care setting, with a focus on the effectiveness of…
PHN Expands Pediatric Immunization Services in Erie
Primary Health Network announced the expansion of their pediatric immunization services to fill the gap for this much-needed service in Erie County. Dr. George Garrow, PHN’s Chief Medical officer states, “Due to the current pandemic, we have noticed that many patients are choosing to postpone or reschedule any in-person visits; however, when it comes to…
PHN Podcast: Back to School
Rachel Bieber, PHN’s Visual Arts Manager, discusses the reopening of schools with Dr. George Garrow, PHN’s Chief Medical officer. Dr. Garrow focuses on the health and safety of children and shares some tips that parents can implement right away. The current reopening policies are subject to change due to the complicated nature of COVID-19…
PHN Podcast: Gym and Restaurant Safety
PHN’s Visual Arts Manager Rachel Bieber is joined by Dr. George Garrow, PHN’s Chief Medical Officer, to discuss the reopening of restaurants and gyms. Please note that this podcast was recorded prior to the July 1st order released by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health. At the time of publishing, all Pennsylvanians are required to wear…
Getting Back on Track with your Healthcare
We understand that many changes have occurred in the past few months, with recommendations that you limit activity to essential needs like getting groceries and picking up prescriptions. Maintaining your health is always essential, and we are here to provide care during these uncertain times.
Taking a Summer Vacation
Many Americans were looking forward to a summer vacation this year, but as with so many other planned events recently, thoughts of vacation have been upturned by the pandemic. While you may have cancelled your original plans, you may be wondering if it’s safe to go anywhere – a weekend road trip or camping at a local park?
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19th marks the annual holiday known as Juneteenth, and we embrace the importance of this day as a celebration of Black history and culture. Juneteenth offers the opportunity to not only reflect on the past, but also to focus on the steps we must take to build a better future. At Primary Health Network,…
Combating Quarantine Fatigue
Most of America has been following protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 for three months now. Models show that stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and wearing masks are all helping to “flatten the curve”.
PHN Podcast: COVID-19 & Dental Services
In this episode of PHN Podcast, Dr. George Garrow, PHN’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses how COVID-19 has affected dental services throughout our network and is joined by PHN’s Dental Director Dr. Joseph Prybyl and Regional Director Lauren Stone. One recent service update is the opening of three of our sites for appointment-only emergency dental procedures:…
Grant Partnership Offers Integrated Care at PHN’s Jacksonville Location
Integrated care is a model of healthcare that delivers primary care and behavioral health services in one location. This model of care has been shown to increase access to services, improve patient outcomes, and even reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.