History of Lewis County Primary Care Center

Discover:  The Ground Breaking History of LCPCC

From its beginning in 1983 to the present, the Lewis County Primary Care Center (LCPCC) headquartered in Vanceburg, KY, has been guided by a founding mission:  to provide the most advance, qualitative healthcare at the most affordable prices to the local and surrounding communities.  With the strength of our mission statement and a team of dedicated employees, we have developed into a state of the art medical facility. 

Many ground-breaking events have occurred throughout LCPCC’s lifetime.  These significant events have helped elevate us to new heights.  One of the most critical events occurred in 1983, when LCPCC was first awarded the grant to become a federally qualified health facility which was a needed necessity in Lewis County.  The clinic was embraced by the community with open arms.  As a non-profit organization we operated, with only 5 employees and a 2500 sq. ft facility. In 1988, the clinic had experienced several difficulties and as a result hired Jerry Ugrin as its CEO.  With Ugrin’s inspiring leadership and direction, LCPCC quickly grew from an ordinary community clinic to an expanding high tech health center. 

One of the most noteworthy events-to-date occurred on April 26, 1999, when LCPCC became the parent company to the Lewis County Family Health Center (now known as PrimaryPlus).  The new 9,000 square ft. facility was built using grant money from Rural Primary Health Care and loans through USDA Rural Development program.  With 15 exam rooms, an emergency room, a radiology unit, and a video telemedicine system, the healthcare facility is able to offer a larger variety of services, some of which can only be found in larger cities.  A new building and a strong foundation helped Ugrin and his employees set high expectations for the future.

Discover:  The Growth of Lewis County Primary Care Center

Today, we have grown to be in the top 5% of all medical facilities nationwide based on technology and low cost services.  We are able to satisfy all your healthcare needs throughout a multitude of service areas.  In fall of 2006, LCPCC decided to consolidate its many names to one more convenient name—PrimaryPlus, in hopes of branding the organization as a whole family.  The Vanceburg Primary Plus location is home to a Family Health Center & Pharmacy, Dental Center, Women’s Center, and Rehab & Fitness Center.  There are also three other family health centers that are under the PrimaryPlus umbrella including a location in Tollesboro, KY (with pharmacy), built in 2002, another in Flemingsburg, KY, which was just opened in the summer of 2004, and one in Maysville, KY, that opened in the summer of 2006.  In July of 2005, we welcomed the well-established Maysville OB/GYN to our family which now operates as PrimayPlus OB/GYN.   PrimaryPlus is also extremely involved in bringing healthcare into the local school system serving as the employer of the school nurses for the Lewis County School System.  Community involvement is important to this organization; by working within the schools we are able to provide comprehensive care at the patient’s convenience. 

In the medical field it is crucial to keep up to date on the latest advancements in technology, equipment, diagnosis, etc.  In 2001, we jumped on the technological wave, investing in an electronic medical records system (EMR) ridding our facilities of filing cabinets full of records.  Each provider and nurse has a laptop computer that is carried with them from room to room.  In the touch of a stylus a patient’s medical history and records can be retrieved helping keep more precise medical backgrounds on patients.    PrimaryPlus also helps to stay ahead as affiliates of the Kentucky TeleHealth Network which uses videoconferencing as a means to communicate with other providers/specialist in other sites, helping with diagnosis ranging from dermatology to pediatric cardiology.  Through the TeleHealth Network, LCPCC is able to connect with all of its sites, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville simultaneously if needed. 
 

Discover:  Providers and Services of Lewis County Primary Care Center

As PrimaryPlus facilities continue to expand and venture into new areas, so does our list of providers and services.  With approximately 114 employees—we are able to provide the most comprehensive care under one roof.  Over the years we have partnered with several other medical providers to bring a larger array of services to the communities’ fingertips including an optometrist, an endocrinologist, a cardiologist, a psychologist, a substance abuse coordinator, and a mammography unit that visits once a month.  To insure that we always have medical providers who provide top quality care, LCPCC serves as a training facility for doctors and nurses from the University of Kentucky, Marshall University, Morehead State University, and Shawnee State University. 

The administration of PrimaryPlus has an ongoing emphasis to bring the most advanced health and medical services to the constituents in our growing service area.  We invite you to learn more about PrimaryPlus through our website and invite you to discover advanced, affordable health care with the Plus…-Minus the Fuss.       

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