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PPCP would like to welcome Dr. John C. Chalfant, M.D. and his practice in Lemont Furnace, PA!

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New Online Services Are Coming Soon!
Starting in November, PPCP patients will be able to register for new online services in select offices. From the comfort of the living room or office, patients will be able to:

  • Fill out registration forms
  • Request appointments
  • Request prescription renewals
  • Pay a bill online
  • Receive lab results by email

Check back soon for more information!

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Explore a preferred career with PPCP:

dot Medical Assistants
dot Medical Receptionists
dot Medical Technologists

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Learn more about Preferred Primary Care Physicians and how it was formed to better serve patients in Southwestern Pennsylvania by clicking here.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Updatearrow

H1N1 (LIVE) NASAL VACCINE STATUS: LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Some of our offices have received a supply of the H1N1 nasal vaccine and will begin administering to active patients of the practice who meet certain criteria. Patients interested in receiving the vaccine should call their doctor's office for more information about availability and to schedule an appointment.

H1N1 (INACTIVE) INJECTIBLE VACCINE STATUS: LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Some of our offices have received the injectible vaccine in limited quantities. Please contact your physician's office for more information.


H1N1 Information

Adapted from the CDC by Linda M. Reh, RN, MSN, NP-C

What is the novel H1N1 (swine flu)?

H1N1 (referred to as the swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. For most of you , the symptoms will go away with simple remedies and will not require an appointment. You may need attention if under 2 years of age or having a long term underlying medical condition.

How Does the H1N1 virus spread?

H1N1 is thought to occur in the same way the seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something such as a surface or object with flu viruses on it and then touching their nose or mouth (Click here to continue....)

 

Have You Been Diagnosed With Diabetes?arrow
Patients at Preferred Primary Care Physicians are encouraged to understand their diagnosis of diabetes and take an active part in keeping their diabetes under control to diminish risks of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and eye disease. (Read more...)

 

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NCQA Recognizes PPCP Physicians for Quality Carearrow

We'd like to congratulate the PPCP physicians who received recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for their participation in a program that promotes quality in diabetic patient care. (Read more...)

 

 


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Volunteer to research with PPCP. Current studies are:
dotType 2 Diabetes Studies
dotFrequent Migraine Study
dotTeenage Migraine Study

 

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In addition to the finest primary care in the region, PPCP offers state-of-the-art outpatient centers:

dot Cardiology Testing Centers
dot Sleep Disorders Centers
dot Physical Therapy Center
dot Headache Wellness Center

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