Primary care continues in Bradford, providing the foundation for a healthier community

Primary care continues in Bradford, providing the foundation for a healthier community

BRADFORD, PA - While healthcare delivery in Bradford has evolved, one thing remains unchanged. The community of Bradford continues to have access to trusted primary care providers who are dedicated to keeping the community healthy.

Primary care services continue at the former Bradford Regional Medical Center, now Bradford Medical Park, where physicians and advanced practice providers care for patients of all ages through annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, management of chronic conditions, same-day sick visits and coordination with specialists throughout Kaleida Health for higher level of care.

Primary care providers in Bradford include Jakub Wojcik, MD, Danielle Gregoire, PA-C and Jennifer Ursoy, PA-C. The team of providers continue to see patients in the outpatient services tower on the fourth-floor suite 41. Cory Mathias, DO, and Sarah Schwab, CRNP, have an office in Smethport, PA at 406 Franklin Street. All providers are accepting new patients.

Primary care is often the first stop in a patient's healthcare journey. It is where long-term relationships are built, health concerns are identified early and personalized care plans are developed to help patients live healthier lives.

"Our providers know their patients beyond a single appointment," said Jason Everett, clinical director, primary care. "These providers live and work in the community and they understand their medical history, their families and their health goals. Those relationships allow us to detect problems earlier, better manage chronic diseases and help patients stay healthier throughout every stage of life."

Patients visiting the primary care practices in Bradford will continue to see the same providers and care teams they know and trust. The transition of the former Bradford Regional Medical Center to an outpatient services center has not changed the commitment to providing compassionate, personalized healthcare in the community.

Patients also benefit from a more connected healthcare experience through Epic, Kaleida Health's electronic health record. Through MyChart, patients can schedule appointments, communicate with their primary care team, request prescription refills, review test results and access their health information in one convenient location. The connected health record allows providers across Kaleida Health to work together more efficiently, creating a seamless experience while maintaining the personalized care patients expect.

"Strong communities begin with strong primary care," said Bradley J. Chapman, president, Olean General Hospital. "When patients have access to a trusted primary care provider close to home, they're more likely to receive preventive care, manage chronic conditions successfully and avoid more serious health issues. That's why continuing to invest in primary care is one of the most important ways we can support the long-term health of Bradford."

Studies consistently show that individuals with a primary care provider experience better health outcome and receive more preventive care. Primary care focuses on prevention, early detection, chronic disease management and coordinating care before health problems become more serious. Routinely seeing a primary care provider typically improves life expectancy and reduces the risk of preventable hospitalizations.

"Healthcare still lives here in Bradford, it simply looks different than it did before," said Chapman. "Primary care is the cornerstone of our outpatient services, and we are committed to providing as many healthcare services as possible right here in the community. When patients choose local care, they support the providers and caregivers who have served Bradford for generations and help strengthen the future of healthcare close to home."

To schedule an appointment with a primary care provider in Bradford, call (814) 363-9484 or visit brmc-ogh.org for more information.

Other outpatient services that Kaleida Health continues to provide in Bradford are pediatrics, women's health, cardiology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, general surgery, urology, medical oncology for new patient consultations, pain management and physical medicine rehabilitation, laboratory blood draw, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (Upbeat), occupational health services and radiology/imaging services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and DEXA services, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..