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Pediatric Chart

To help parents care for young children the physicians at Pella Regional have developed a Pediatric Chart. The dosing guidelines for Tylenol and Motrin are included. 

Download the Pediatric Chart

Are you scheduled for a colonoscopy?

Download instructions for your colonoscopy preparation here.

Did you know?

Falling is one of the biggest threats to the elderly. The Lifeline Medical Alert Service can be used any time help is needed-whether for a fall or any other immediate medical concern.

Did you know?

Due to patient privacy, staff is not able to give out information to children of elderly parents or patients 19 and older unless the patient has signed an Authorization for Consultation.

Family Practice

Family Practice at Pella Regional

Family practice physicians at Pella Regional and our family of clinics located in Pella, Bussey, Knoxville, Monroe and Sully emphasize preventative care and long-term relationships between patients and physicians. Because of their extensive training, family practice physicians provide comprehensive health care for people of all ages - from newborns to seniors.  

Family practice physicians deliver a wide spectrum of care services. They diagnose and treat illnesses and provide preventative care such as school physicals/well-child visits, health-risk assessments, and immunization and screening tests. They also provide personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and coordinating care provided by other subspecialists.

Family practice is the medical specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for individuals and families. Unlike other specialties that are limited in scope, family practice integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences in order to treat all ages, genders, each organ system and every disease entity. 

Patient Centered Medical Home

The Right Health Care at the Right Time

Some experts now believe that creating a health care team is the best way to give patients quality care and a better experience. Pella Regional and our family of clinics in Pella, Bussey, Knoxville, Monroe and Sully have created this team environment using a model called the patient centered medical home.

What is a patient centered medical home?

A patient centered medical home is a primary care practice in a clinic that takes a team approach and has the patient as the center of the team. The team can include doctors, nurses, health partners, pharmacists and therapists. They work together and use technology to provide coordinated care to their patients.

How is this different from the current primary care medical practice?

The patient centered medical home is designed to keep patients healthy by providing primary care, coordinating any visits to specialists they may need and by taking steps to manage preventive diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The team partners with the patient to make sure they are making the right decisions for good health and keeping on top of any preventive care the patient needs. It might mean more frequent visits to the clinic or contact with the nurse—but the goal is to keep the patient healthy and prevent episodes that would require hospitalization or expensive medication.

When will this be available?

The clinics have begun implementing the criteria needed to be credentialed as a patient centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Health partners, registered nurses who will work with patients with chronic conditions, have been hired and “My Pella Health” is in development. On “My Pella Health”, patients are able to email doctors and nurses, request appointments and see some test results.

What is a health partner?

Health partners work under the direct supervision of a family doctor. They are registered nurses who assist patients in setting and meeting goals to maintain optimal health, identify community resources and provide assistance with any questions or concerns.