Family Medicine with OB
Get pregnancy care from the same doctor who provides primary care to you and your family at Essentia Health.
What’s Family Medicine with OB?
Family medicine with OB (obstetrics) doctors provide comprehensive health care to people of all ages. They also care for women during pregnancy and deliver babies.
After your baby’s birth, your doctor can continue to care for you, your new baby, and other family members throughout your lives. Learn more about pregnancy and birth care at Essentia.
General & Preventive Care
Depend on your family doctor for routine care, including:
- Physical examinations
- Vaccinations
- Screening tests
- Family planning/birth control*
- Health education on nutrition and exercise
- Male-and female-specific health concerns
- Preventative & wellness visits
Care for Illness & Injury
Turn to your family doctor for diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, including:
- Ear infections
- Minor burns
- Sinus infections
- Skin conditions, like rashes or warts
- Sprains and strains
- Strep throat
Managing Chronic Conditions
Partner with your family doctor to manage long-lasting conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Bone and joint conditions, like arthritis
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression
* Elective reproductive procedures are not performed at our Catholic-sponsored hospitals. Visit our Catholic facilities page for a list of these locations.
Sign Up For MyChart
Essentia encourages all patients to sign up for MyChart. You can use this secure online tool to:
- View your medical records, including tests results, current medications, and immunizations
- Schedule appointments online with your primary care provider
- Send a message to any provider you have had an appointment with
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Primary Care
Benefit from long-term support, guidance, and individualized attention when you choose an Essentia Health primary care provider near you.