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The Riggs Community Health Centers' physicians and nurse practitioners are licensed, skilled professionals. At your request we will provide you with professional information about your providers.
Provider
Any trained professional who gives care to you and your family. Physicians and nurse practitioners are your health care providers at the Riggs Community Health Center.
Physician
A physician possesses a medical degree that was earned after many years of study and work in a health care setting such as a hospital. Physicians can diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicines, and admit a patient to a hospital.
Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with additional training and education in a specific area of health care. Nurse practitioners perform health care services such as physical exams and shots, writing prescriptions for medicines, and counseling patients on health care issues.
Dentist
A dentist possesses a degree that is earned after several years of schooling and work in dental facilities. A dentist cleans, extracts, and/or repairs natural teeth.
Dental hygienist
A dental hygienist is trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services such as cleaning teeth and taking x-rays in conjunction with a dentist. |
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