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A cough that won’t go away. A swollen ankle.
A sore wrist. These could signal something
as benign as a common cold or a mild
sprain or as serious as cancer.
It’s nice to know you can take these
concerns to someone you trust — someone
who knows more than just your name.
That’s just a small part of the philosophy of
the providers at the new Redwood Medical
Clinic, a primary care practice made up
of Bruce Andich, MD, internal medicine
;
John Glyer, MD, family medicine; and
Suki Spillner, FNP-BC, a board-certified
family nurse practitioner.
“All of the providers in the clinic have a local
family connection to the community. We
believe in ‘neighbors helping neighbors’, and
we’re excited to bridge the gaps in meeting
the local health care needs,” says Spillner.
“Collectively we can respond to health
issues ranging from the straightforward to
the more complicated.”
To schedule an appointment
at the Redwood Medical Clinic,
call 707.459.6115.
Dr. Andich has
been serving
the Willits
community
for 38 years.
He will work in
the Redwood
Medical Clinic
one day per
week and will also provide inpatient
hospital coverage at the hospital one day
per week and one weekend per month.
Bruce Andich, MD,
Internal Medicine
John Glyer, MD,
Family Medicine
Suki Spillner, FNP-BC,
Family Medicine
Meet our primary care team
Primary care at the new Redwood Medical Clinic
Your partners in health:
Not just any provider
When you have a health issue, your primary
care provider (PCP) is the first person you
call. They are doctors or nurse practitioners
who specialize in treating the whole person.
Dr. Glyer has
served the Willits
community for 37
years. He enjoys
caring for adult
and pediatric
patients. Dr. Glyer
also has a special
interest in caring
for patients in recovery from drug and
alcohol addiction.
Suki Spillner is
excited to serve
the community
of Willits and
is accepting
both adult
and pediatric
patients.
She enjoys
managing complex chronic illnesses, with
an emphasis on health education and
helping her patients achieve their goals.
Choosing a PCP
A good relationship with your PCP can have
a positive effect on your health and health
care. If you don’t already have a PCP, make
choosing the right one a priority. Look for
someone with whom you feel comfortable
and whom you believe you can trust.
Be sure to choose the right doctor for your
age and health history. Often, PCPs are
internists, family medicine physicians or
pediatricians.
Family medicine physicians treat people of
all ages, from infants to older adults;
pediatricians specialize in children’s health;
and internists focus on health issues
common just to adults.
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Offer preventive care.
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Answer medical questions
with sound advice that’s
specific to your health.
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Manage care for chronic
conditions, such as diabetes
or heart disease.
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Refer you to a specialist,
such as a neurologist,
surgeon or oncologist,
when you need to see one.
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Coordinate your health care,
lab tests and medications
among multiple health
care providers.
For example, they can:
