Family medicine provides primary, continuous, and comprehensive health care for patients of all ages and genders. As one of the most versatile medical specialties, family medicine focuses on treating the whole person—addressing physical health, preventive care, and long-term wellness at every stage of life.
Family physicians and advanced practice providers build lasting relationships with individuals and families, often caring for multiple generations. They treat common illnesses such as colds, coughs, sore throats, and minor injuries, while also managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and high blood pressure. By monitoring your health over time, family physicians can identify potential concerns early and help prevent more serious conditions.
Preventive care is a cornerstone of family medicine. Your family physician helps ensure you receive important screenings—such as colonoscopies, mammograms, blood pressure checks, and cholesterol testing—to detect diseases, including cancer, as early as possible. They also provide routine immunizations, health counseling, and guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices to support overall wellness.
At the Punxsutawney Area Hospital, our family medicine providers are dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique health needs. Whether you are coming in for a routine checkup, managing a chronic condition, or seeking preventive services, our team is here to support your health and well-being throughout every stage of life.

The Punxsutawney Area Hospital serves the community with two office locations: 

• Primary Care81 Hillcrest Drive
  Punxsutawney, PA 15767
  814-938-7066
• Peck Family Practice90 Beaver Drive
  Building C
  DuBois, PA 15801
  814-371-2273