WE MAKE PRIMARY CARE EASY

PRIMARY CARE SERVICES OFFERED IN WICHITA, KS

We care for everything from common illnesses to chronic diseases and mental health concerns. Primary care isn’t just for when you’re sick — we’re also here to help you prevent illness and maintain your optimal health. We make it easy to get Primary care for your cold, yearly check up, that weird rash, or your chronic conditions like diabetes.

Did you know that Americans who see a primary care physician are 19% less likely to die a premature death and spend on average 33% less on healthcare than those who don’t? To ensure your ongoing good health, and to promote every aspect of your wellness, Kristin Loyd, APRN, PhD, BC-ADM, offers comprehensive primary care services at Evolve Health and Wellness in Wichita, Kansas.

To schedule your appointment, call the office, or request an appointment online today.

PRIMARY CARE Q&A

  • Primary care doctors like Dr. Loyd address your every health concerns with a focus on preventive care. Dr. Loyd is concerned with every aspect of your health, including:

    •Health maintenance

    •Health promotion

    •Disease prevention

    •Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic ailments

    •Health counseling

    •Patient education

    As your primary care physician, Dr. Loyd takes the time to cultivate a personal relationship with you so that she can design wellness plans and treatments that work best for your life.

  • In addition to seeing you for annual physical exams, Dr. Loyd treats a variety of illnesses and injuries. She can also help you manage chronic disease. A few examples of the many acute and chronic illnesses she can address include:

    •Diabetes

    •Cold and flu

    •Fever

    •Skin rashes

    •Acute and chronic pain

    •Heart disease

    •High blood pressure

    For complex issues that require very specific care, Dr. Loyd can also refer you to qualified specialists as needed.

  • Chronic disease management is a type of health care that involves keeping you as healthy as possible with a chronic disease. To help you keep chronic diseases under control and hold complications at bay, see Dr. Loyd on a regular basis. To begin chronic disease management, Dr. Loyd designs a chronic care plan based on the symptoms you’ve described, your concerns, and your desired outcome. Examples of goals she may suggest include:

    •Lowered blood pressure

    •Reduced blood sugar levels

    •Improved flexibility or mobility

    •Renewed interest in hobbies

    •Reduced pain

    •Improved breathing

    Whatever your chronic disease, Dr. Loyd helps you get there by outlining a mixture of lifestyle and routine changes in your chronic care plan, such as:

    •Exercise regimen

    •Meal planning

    •New medication regimen

    •Smoking cessation

    •Schedule of checkups

    •Social service recommendations

    At your subsequent visits, Dr. Loyd reviews your treatment goals and discusses your progress with you. She also checks on your health via vitals checks and diagnostic testing. Through primary care with Dr. Loyd and the team at Evolve Diabetes & Weightloss, you can live a longer, healthier life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book an appointment online today.