We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day. Prime Care will be closed Monday, September 6th and will re-open Tuesday, September 7th.

Many school districts are headed back to the classroom in a few weeks. For most of us, this is the first time our children begin their school year before September, and it could be the first time your children are attending in-person learning since the Covid-19 pandemic.

With news of Covid vaccines and masking requirements making headlines, it can be easy to forget there are several routine vaccinations the VDH recommends, and many school districts, require before entering into some grade levels.

According to the VDH “The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, public and private schools
to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given
based on the schedule recommended by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics,
and American Academy of Family Physicians.” Parents can see a list of vaccine requirements by age here.

The providers and staff at Prime Care encourage you to review these recommendations to determine if your child is due for recommended vaccines before starting school. With the beginning of the school year fast approaching now is the time to get in touch to secure your appointment.

We now have rapid COVID 19 testing available.

In addition to the standard swab test, Prime Care can now get same day COVID 19 test results.

Please call to schedule your appointment in our mobile clinic and your provider will help you determine the best testing method for your needs.

All COVID vaccines given to the state of Virginia have been distributed to hospitals, health departments and pharmacies that are vaccinating in long term care facilities.

Prime Care Family Practice has signed a letter of intent requesting that we receive vaccine in our office to give to our patients. If that becomes approved, we will give vaccines in the office.

Remain alert, we will let you know if we can start scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments by posting updates to our website and Facebook page.If the state decides to only distribute to health departments for the general population, your local health department will let the public know what groups they are vaccinating next.

Please click on the link below to find out which phase you are eligible for with the Virginia Department of Health.https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1?L=Owned+Web&JC=Vaccine

All of the Prime Care Family Practice providers and staff want to see all our patients and their families safe.

With Isaias expecting to impact Central Virginia, it is a good reminder to take action to prepare, including planning ahead for refilling prescriptions.

It could be difficult to fill prescriptions after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane.

That’s why it is so important that you take action to prepare and protect the prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins you need before any storms.

Protect yourself and others when filling prescriptions by limiting in-person visits to the pharmacy.

Sign up for mail order delivery or call-in your prescription ahead of time and use drive-thru windows or curbside pickup if available.

For more hurricane safety and preparedness tips this information from the Virginia Department Of Health offers practical information you should familiarize yourself with, ideally before a storm is in the forecast.

To keep our staff, patients, and shared community as healthy as possible during this pandemic, Prime Care Family Practice has implemented the wearing of masks and practicing physical (social) distancing to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

POLICY:

• Masking requirements apply to all Prime Care Family Practice employees, visitors, and patients over the age of 2.
• While in our office, all employees, patients and visitors must wear a mask and maintain six feet of physical distance.
• Physical distancing is defined as maintaining six feet of physical space between individuals.
• Visitor and patient waiting areas are configured to meet physical distancing space requirements.
• In the event volumes are high within patient waiting areas and physical distancing recommendations cannot be maintained, patients will be asked to wait in their vehicles.
• Masking is not a substitute for physical distancing recommendations.

MASKING REQUIREMENTS:

Masks will be worn appropriately and completely cover the nose and mouth.  Surgical (ear loop) style masks or cloth/textile masks are acceptable.  Patients and visitors will be provided masks upon entry to the office if they are not wearing one.

Masks will be worn upon entry and until exited from the building.  

Masks are to be worn for the entire duration of the visit.  Physical distancing should also be maintained.

We recognize that some patients may not tolerate wearing a mask.  Those special patient populations and conditions may include respiratory compromised patients, special needs patients, etc. Please notify us prior to your appointment if you fall into one of these categories.

Prime Care Family Practice has not seen any known or suspected cases of Coronavirus. However, in an effort to best protect our patients and staff, if you have a fever, cough and shortness of breath, please call us at 804-526-1111 before coming into the office for any reason. One of our staff members will evaluate you by phone and direct you to the appropriate resource for your best care.

Prime Care’s medical team continues to monitor developments regarding the coronavirus as we closely follow the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines and recommendations. As always, our focus is the safety and well-being of our patients, employees and the community we serve.

It’s that time of year again! Time to vote in the Progress Index Best Of The Best Awards

This annual tradition is a great way to recognize, and support, your local community businesses, local restaurants, home services and medical providers.

Voting is now open and will continue through September 23rd. Click here to get started and cast your votes.

Dear Prime Care Patient, 

As some of you may know, in 2018 Dr. Amar Shah opened Vital Care Family Practice, a medical practice serving the Midlothian area, and has been splitting his time between the two practices.  

Recently, Dr. Amar Shah has made the difficult decision to no longer see patients at Prime Care Family Practice and will focus his practice at Vital Care. This change is effective as of August 12, 2019. 

Your medical care, and the service you receive, remain our top priority.  For existing patients who have appointments already scheduled with Dr. Amar Shah, we will reschedule the appointment with another Prime Care medical provider. If you would like to request a specific provider, please get in touch as soon as possible to let us know, and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.  

For patients who choose to would like to see Dr. Amar Shah in his new Vital Care practice , we will work with you to securely transfer all your confidential medical records. To begin this process please visit this link to and follow the instructions to complete the records transfer request. There is no charge to have your records electronically transferred.  

All providers and staff at Prime Care Family Practice are value you as a patient and are committed to your ongoing healthcare. Should you have any questions regarding this transition feel free to give us a call at 804.526.1111.