Accessing Care at EvergreenHealth
Across the health care industry, many talk about a commitment to helping individuals and families better navigate the unquestionable complexities of today's ever-changing health care system.
At EvergreenHealth, we mean it.
Our commitment to empowering you as a true partner in your health is evident in all that we do, from the tools and resources available to support care coordination, to informed decision making around billing and insurance, access to the right level of care, and much more.
This section of our website is a guide to all of the resources we offer to help you navigate your way to your healthiest best with confidence, ease and people who truly care.
We understand the confidence that comes with knowledge, and we are dedicated to ensuring patients have the tools, information and support to best help you navigate your care.
Coordinated Care Throughout the Continuum
At EvergreenHealth, we organize your care and services to help you smoothly navigate the health system from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
That can make all the difference in achieving your best outcomes.
We hold ourselves accountable to keeping all of your providers informed about your care and progress.
To help you better understand the different kinds of care we offer, we've organized them into four categories.
Primary Care
Primary care covers your sick visits (flu, minor injuries), chronic illness management (diabetes, high blood pressure) and preventive visits (annual wellness exam). This is where potential health issues can be caught early.
EvergreenHealth Primary Care physicians and advanced practice providers see patients at 12 locations across the Eastside, alongside many community primary care practices. They can directly refer you to specialty services within the EvergreenHealth system, or to other community specialists. This simplifies the process and keeps patient teams closely informed.
Specialty Care
When you need care by experts in a specific field of medicine, your primary care provider will refer you a specialist. For example, your doctor could refer you to an orthopedist for care of your back pain or to an ENT for care of your sinus condition.
EvergreenHealth has dozens of specialty care practices and also partners with independent specialists. They collaborate within the system to develop personalized care plans, and use digital tools and check-ins to share your progress and goals with each other.
Outpatient Care
Sometimes your treatment will take place in an outpatient setting. Examples of these would be getting treatment at one of our seven Urgent Care centers, going to a diagnostic center for imaging or lab work, doing physical therapy at EvergreenHealth Rehabilitation Services or receiving care in your home from EvergreenHealth Home Health.
Using your patient medical record, all of your providers can stay informed of the care you're receiving.
Hospital Care
If your journey requires care at one of our three emergency departments or at our hospitals in Kirkland or Monroe, you'll receive care from a collaborative medical staff comprised of a mix of EvergreenHealth and independent providers.
If you're admitted to the hospital, your care will be coordinated by a hospitalist. The hospitalist will order any necessary tests and review the results and consult with any specialists that might be needed to manage your condition. Your referring provider will be updated as to your progress.
