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Welcome to Tongue River Valley Walk-in Clinic
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
At Tongue River Valley Walk-in Clinic, we're dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare in a caring, compassionate, and peaceful environment. Our mission is to empower our patients through trust and partnership to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Founded by Glennda Grier, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of combined experience in acute care and outpatient healthcare, our clinic is located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in the serene Tongue River Valley. We are proud to partner with Dr. Michael Strahan, an Internal Medicine Specialist with over 40 years of experience, located in Ranchester, Wyoming.
SERVICES
OUR MISSION
SERVICES
We offer comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, preventive care, and more. Our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model ensures affordable, accessible, and personalized care for our patients, with same-day or next-day visits during normal business hours, extended office visits, and unlimited access to providers through our patient portal.
Affordable and convenient health Care options at Tongue Rive
Benefits of Direct Primary Care
1. Direct primary care brings cost savings by eliminating insurance billing, coding, and administrative expenses, directly benefiting patients.
2. DPC offers a more affordable option, particularly for individuals without government-subsidized insurance or with high deductibles.
3. DPC provides increased access to care as providers typically have fewer patients than traditional primary care providers. This allows patients more time with their medical provider and easier access to care when needed.
4. DPC providers offer personalized care by taking a holistic approach that focuses on the patient as a whole, not just treating symptoms. They collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans.
5. At a DPC practice, members enjoy longer appointment times, enabling thorough discussions of health concerns and a deeper understanding of each patient's health needs.
6. DPC providers prioritize continuity of care by following their patients over time, fostering a comprehensive understanding of each patient's health needs.
7. DPC clinics provide comprehensive care, encompassing preventive care, chronic disease management, and basic laboratory services, among other offerings.
8. The DPC model fosters a closer patient-medical provider relationship, resulting in enhanced communication, higher patient satisfaction, and improved health outcomes.
9. Patients with direct primary care providers experience reduced emergency room visits due to the proactive and preventive nature of their care.
10. Research indicates that patients with direct primary care providers experience improved health outcomes, such as reduced hospitalizations, better blood pressure control, and enhanced diabetes management.
*The Direct Care business model complements patients' high-deductible wrap-around insurance plans for emergencies like hospitalizations or surgeries. However, for routine cases such as physicals, labs, or minor emergencies, the Direct Care subscription fee covers nearly everything or is available at a more affordable rate compared to high deductible plans.