Our Approach
People and their communities must be at the center of all primary care research.
Our Mission & Vision
Our guiding principles move us towards our mission and vision, we we share with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at MCG.
Mission
Vision
7 Cs of Family Medicine
Being a person’s first stop for health
Primary care serves as the entryway for all health concerns, ensuring people receive
appropriate care from the start.
Partnering with people across the entire lifespan
Primary care builds lasting relationships with people, leading to better, personalized
care over time.
Collaborating with people’s communities in their health
Primary care actively engages with patients’ communities to understand & address local
health concerns, promoting wellness & preventive care tailored to community needs.
Prioritizing the person in healthcare
Primary care respects each patient's unique preferences, needs, & values, engaging
in shared decision-making that centers individual patient health goals.
Addressing all of a person’s health needs
From preventive care to chronic disease management, primary care provides whole-person
care that considers all aspects of a person’s health.
Managing all the parts of a person’s healthcare
Primary care balances specialists’ recommendations with other healthcare providers’
input, fostering shared decision-making with patients about their healthcare.
Providing expert care for complex health situations
Primary care manages complex health situations, including chronic conditions, mental
health issues, & social factors that affect health, providing comprehensive solutions.
Making science work for people and their communities
At HamesNet, we study the process of research itself, making sure that what works
in the lab works in the community.