Holistic Integrated Care in Surprise, Arizona at Adelante Healthcare

Understanding that numerous factors influence your health, Adelante Healthcare in Surprise emphasizes the importance of receiving care that addresses all your needs through an integrated care model. Integrated care at Adelante Healthcare in Surprise involves a coordinated team approach, ensuring that every aspect of your health is considered in a single comprehensive visit.

What is Integrated Care?

Integrated Care is the practice of having multidisciplinary health services—including doctors, medical assistants, nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral health consultants, and care coordinators—work together collaboratively. This team approach enhances patient outcomes by pooling diverse expertise to address your health holistically, ensuring no aspect of your well-being is overlooked.

Team Composition in Integrated Care

Our integrated care team in Surprise is made up of:

  • Primary Care Providers who oversee your overall health.
  • Medical Assistants who support the smooth delivery of medical services.
  • Nurse Practitioners who provide expert care and treatment.
  • Dietitians who offer nutritional counseling tailored to your health needs.
  • Behavioral Health Consultants who address mental health aspects.
  • Integrated Care Coordinators who ensure that all aspects of your care are seamlessly connected.

Comprehensive Care for All Needs

Whether you’re dealing with chronic conditions, in need of regular health check-ups, or focused on achieving specific health and wellness goals, our integrated care model is designed to provide you with the most effective, patient-centered care possible. At Adelante Healthcare in Surprise, every member of our care team is committed to keeping you at the center of the care journey, ensuring personalized and attentive treatment.

Take proactive steps towards managing your health by contacting or visiting Adelante Healthcare in Surprise. Our integrated care team is ready to support your health needs comprehensively and compassionately.

Behavioral Health Consultant FAQs

What does a Behavioral Health Consultant do?

Behavioral Health Consultants are professionals who assist patients with their biological, psychological, and social needs. The Behavioral Health Consultants are a part of your integrated care team and help guide a patient to achieve their desired goals and improved overall health.

What occurs during our consult?

During your consultation you will have a discussion with the Behavioral Health Consultant on ways to improve your physical and mental health. This can be done through identifying any barriers to achieving whole health and solutions to overcome them.

How long are the consults?

Consultations with a Behavioral Health Consultant can range anywhere from 10-30 minutes.

How often can I meet with the Behavioral Health Consultant?

You can meet with the Behavioral Health Consultant on multiple occasions depending on your individual needs. These appointments are not to be confused with therapy sessions.

Is the Behavioral Health Consultant my therapist or case manager?

The Behavioral Health Consultant does not take the place of a mental health therapist or case manager. The Behavioral Health Consultant can assist a patient with their presenting mental and behavioral health needs utilizing solution-focused treatment and brief interventions.

Can I request to speak to a Behavioral Health Consultant?

Upon your appointment, you can request to meet with a Behavioral Health Consultant. You can notify the medical assistant or your provider of this request.

Is this confidential?

Your visits are confidential and HIPAA compliant. As an integrated care team, information about your plan of care, follow-ups, or points of concern are shared with your medical professionals.

Dietician FAQs

What happens during my first visit with a dietitian?

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How long will my appointment with the dietitian take?

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How often should I meet with my dietitian?

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Can I get a meal plan?

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What fruits can I eat and what fruits do I need to avoid?

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Is sugar-free soda unhealthier than regular soda?

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Are carbs bad? Should I avoid them?

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Meet Your Integrated Care Team

Primary Care Provider

Our board-certified providers are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries by delivering comprehensive care tailored to your individual needs. Your primary care providers are pivotal in helping you reach long-term health and an enhanced quality of life.

Registered Dietitian

Our Registered Dietitians (RD's) provide you with support and ideas for nutrition challenges, making diet changes, and accomplishing behavior change goals. They work to accurately assess and educate you on nutrition to meet your individual health needs while setting goals and helping track your progress.

Behavioral Health Consultant

Our Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) support you in life's daily challenges, addressing behaviors, habits, medical diagnoses, and stressors. They offer help through brief solutions focused on interventions to promote positive outcomes and reduce negative symptoms that impact your health.

Integrated Care Coordinator

Our Integrated Care Coordinators facilitate comprehensive patient care by coordinating Behavioral Health, Dietitians, and the medical team to support your individual needs. Care coordinators improve your care by supporting needs such as community resources, transportation, referrals to other care organizations, and Specialty Behavioral Health services.

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