HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Holland Hospital Medical Group — also called Lakeshore Health Partners — has added eight primary care providers and has plans to open a new internal-=medicine primary care office location later this year. In the current environment with the COVID-19 virus, patient access to primary and immediate care options is even more important to ensure our community stays healthy and safe.
Holland Hospital Medical officials say virtual visit options are also available to patients, givng them access to care without leaving home.
As services expand at the Holland Hospital medical building in Zeeland, urgent care will relocate to space in the Lakeshore Medical Campus in Holland.
“Our community has experienced a primary care provider shortage,” said Patti VanDort, chief nursing officer and senior vice president. “A 10-month or longer wait to see a primary care provider for an annual physical is unacceptable. Health care consumers expect a range of accessible, convenient, high-quality and affordable options. We are excited to provide more choices for patients in our community.”
“We are fortunate to be able to attract top-notch providers to Holland,” Michelle Doctor, vice president, Holland Hospital Medical Group, said. “Our culture closely aligns with the qualities and attributes providers are seeking when considering where to raise a family and practice medicine.”
Walk-in care will be added to the range of services offered at the Holland Hospital medical building in Zeeland. Walk-in Care will be available to everyone regardless of primary care provider is or none at all. Patient portal enhancements are intended to provide a full complement of care options.
“Your primary care office serves as your Patient Centered Medical Home or health care hub providing personalized, whole-person care,” Doctor said. “Preventive and coordinated care options help patients avoid emergency room visits and reduce hospital stays. This results in higher quality care with better outcomes and lower cost.”
New services and expanded offerings are expected to roll out this summer and fall.
