Primary Care The primary care program provides coordinated, comprehensive, health care for acute and chronic diseases. Included are diagnosis, treatment, patient education regarding specific illnesses and their prevention, as well as good health maintenance practices. Examples of these services include: Physical examinations, medical management of hypertension, diabetes, heart and lung ailments, infectious diseases and other health problems not requiring a specialist or hospitalization. Primary care services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Fees are based on income and family size at the initial visit and annually updated. Primary care services are available by appointment.