Find Your Primary Care Provider at Bluestem Health

Do you only see a doctor when you get sick? You’re not alone. 

Many people wait until they can no longer deal with their pain or have been experiencing the same cold for weeks before seeking care. In some situations, this is because they don’t know where to go. Others hesitate because they can’t afford a visit or have had a poor healthcare experience in the past. 

Having a trusted primary care provider can make a huge difference. Our team of providers is here for you. 

How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help

Have a health issue, but not sure who to see? Start with establishing a primary care provider. These health providers treat all kinds of illnesses and all stages of life. From the onset of a fever to the management of chronic conditions, your primary care provider is your first stop in your healthcare needs. 

Our primary care providers offer many key forms of care:

• Preventive Care: annual physicals, regular vaccinations, cancer screenings, and counseling for a healthy lifestyle.
• Diagnosis and Acute Care: care for new, non-emergency symptoms, such as a flu diagnosis and treatment.
• Disease Management: treatment for chronic health issues like diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

Looking for care for your child? Bluestem has you covered. Our pediatric care services are here to help caregivers establish a strong foundation for their child’s health, paving the way for a lifetime of well-being.

Our Clinics

We offer care for almost every type of medical concern. When you book your first appointment at one of our clinics, our providers will gather your health history and perform a thorough exam to provide the best possible care. Beyond general primary care, we also offer access to labs and pharmacy services.

We have a full team of professionals equipped to help you in your health journey. Our interpreters help further minimize barriers to healthcare. Communicating health concerns when English is not your native language can be both challenging and intimidating. These caring professionals assist in scheduling appointments, in-person interpreter services at the clinic, and conducting follow-up calls to deliver lab results and other medical information. Interpreters are available in Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Kurdish, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.

SNAP assistance is another service patients may not realize we provide. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families facing financial hardship. Oftentimes, patients don’t even know they are eligible. Our Outreach team helps patients access resources like these to promote health and wellness. View all our patient services here.

Sometimes, the best clinic for you is the one most proximate. Fortunately, we have many locations to choose from. Our Main Clinic is located in central Lincoln, off North 27th Street. The Kreshel Clinic is off Adams and North 14th Street. And the Health 360 Clinic is located at 23rd and O Street. You can find our Thompson Clinic located inside Bryan West located at 16th and South Street.

Primary care services that are available at our clinics:

• Family medicine
• Pediatric care
• Well-child exams
• Lab testing
• Routine visits
• Preventative care
• Annual physicals
• Immunizations

Our Caring Providers

We’d love to help you find the right primary care provider to be your long-term partner in health.

Maybe you decide a dedicated family medicine provider is what your family needs. Finding a provider that offers care to your whole family can be difficult. We offer integrated family services for each member of your family.

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and doctors can all be primary care providers, and Bluestem Health has all three. Here are our newest providers, ready to serve you:

Maxine Turvey, APRN-FNP, is the kind of teammate you want to collaborate with in your health care. She uses a hands-on, education-focused approach to build trust so that her patients can confidently make decisions about their care.

Dr. Brett Wergin, MD, is passionate about the comprehensive nature of family medicine. He believes understanding life at home and how every family member’s health connects, can help one care for people more completely. He enjoys working with a diverse community and has a listen-first approach, meeting people where they are.

Learn More

Learn more about all of our primary care providers. We look forward to providing you with the care you need.