It’s important to have access to healthcare when you need it. Questions you might ask: What are the hours for a provider’s practice? Is telemedicine an option? Does the provider offer a 24/7 online portal where you can request appointments or refills and send messages?

Also consider if the provider is in practice for themselves or as part of a group. If it’s important to you to see only your regular provider, talk with him or her about that possibility and how long it can generally take to get an appointment.

For your ease of access, Upland Hills Health has 15 family medicine providers practicing at clinics in seven locations — plus, telemedicine services.