Ashtabula County Medical Center | ACMC Pulse | Summer 2020

ACMC patients in Conneaut and Geneva now have access to same-day appointments, as well as a team of providers looking out for their health. Both patients and caregivers report that they like the changes, said David Markiewicz, Vice President, The Ashtabula Clinic. “We made the changes in January, and we’ve seen a steady stream of same-day appointments and an increase in the number of patients who establish with physicians in those locations,” he said. “We’re looking at expanding the same model in other Family Health Centers because it has proven so successful.” The primary care team at Conneaut Family Health Center consists of Elaina Williams, DO, and Nurse Practitioner Tanya Burdick. At the Geneva Family Health Center, the team is Emily Cheich, DO, and Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Shontz. Here when you need us Primary care is the foundation of health. In addition to being your partner in overall health and wellness through physicals and treating things that pop up, like the flu or a sinus infection, primary care providers are often the first to recognize symptoms and risk factors of chronic conditions like heart disease and Family Medicine specialists Emily Cheich, DO, and Kathleen Shontz, NP, review an electronic health record at Geneva Family Health Center. Primary care Patients now have care teams in Conneaut, Geneva diabetes. They develop a course of care to help the patient achieve the best possible outcomes and, when necessary, coordinate care with a specialist. Having a regular primary care provider enables the patient and provider to develop a relationship. The provider gets to know the patient not just as a patient, but also as a person. It also helps ensure that important testing is not overlooked, such as a CONNECT WITH YOUR CARE TEAM! Patients may call 440-997-6969 as early as 7 a.m. to request an appointment. 4 ACMC Pulse • acmchealth.org Conneaut Family Health Center Geneva Family Health Center Elaina Williams, DO Tanya Burdick, NP Emily Cheich, DO Kathleen Shontz, NP