The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has certified Perham Health New York Mills Clinic as a Health Care Home. The program closely connects doctors, nurses and other clinicians with community resources to support whole person care.

The MDH model drives the shift from a purely medical model of care delivery, to focus on linking primary care with wellness, prevention, self-management, and community resources. At its core, the model inspires patients to take a more active role, and engage with their Perham Health team to improve their over-all health versus waiting for their appointment or just when they are sick. Studies involving patients in medical home programs have 40% fewer emergency department visits and 25% hospital admissions.

Medical home offers a team approach to care. This makes it easier for patients to proactively communicate and partner with their care team and community resources. This approach to care is particularly helpful for people with complex and chronic conditions.

“We are proud to offer our patients a certified medical home when it comes to their care,” says Beth Ulschmid, Perham Health Director of Clinic Operations. “A medical home means patients are receiving comprehensive and coordinated care centered around their unique needs.”

Certification by MDH means the New York Mills clinic has met a set of rigorous standards to provide patient and family-centered care and is working to improve the overall quality and affordability of health care.

“Medical home makes it easier for patients to communicate and partner with their care team,” adds Ulschmid. “We want patients to feel empowered to take responsibility for their health in partnership with their care team.”

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Perham Health Community Relations