Home Health

Home health provided by Lembi Che, DNP, FNP-BC, at Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency goes beyond what you might imagine. In addition to providing services for people who can’t leave the house (for any reason), Dr. Che offers comprehensive medical care in the comfort of home, just like an old-fashioned house call. You can learn more about home health or schedule an appointment by calling the office in Lewiston, Idaho, or using the online booking feature today.

What is home health?

Home health is associated with short- or long-term care for people who can’t leave home and go to a medical clinic. This type of care often supports older adults, people with injuries and disabilities, and individuals recently discharged from the hospital.

Home healthcare provided by Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency includes all of the above and more. Dr. Che makes house calls, traveling to your home to provide the full range of medical services to people of all ages.

What services can I get through home health?

Dr. Che offers the same services you would receive in the office, including:

• Physical exams (including annual and school exams and sports physicals)
• Treatment for an acute illness
• Treatment for minor injuries
• Well-child visits
• Women’s and men’s healthcare
• Preventive healthcare
• Chronic care management
• Medication management
• Health screenings
• Medications
• Shots (including vaccinations)
• Supervised weight loss
• Holistic treatment, including lifestyle interventions
• Cognitive function screenings
• Mental health care
• Diagnostic testing and lab work

In addition to getting medical care in your home, you can follow up through convenient telehealth appointments.

What health conditions are treated through home health? 

Fountain Hills Medical offers treatments for nearly all acute and chronic (long-lasting) problems facing children, teens, and adults.

These are only a few of the conditions Dr. Che frequently treats through in-home visits:

• Seasonal flu
• COVID-19
• Skin rashes (eczema)
• Cuts and burns
• Sore throats
• Sinusitis
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Allergies
• High blood pressure
• Depression and anxiety
• Headaches and migraines
• Urinary tract infections

Dr. Che can serve as your primary care provider, making her the person you can contact whenever you have questions, feel sick, or have a health concern. She can also make referrals to and collaborate with other specialists when needed.

Can I schedule other home health services?

Patients often need additional home-based treatments, such as physical therapy, nursing care, social services, and home health aides. As your primary care provider, Dr. Che helps you find and schedule the services needed to restore your health and regain independence.

You can learn more about home health or schedule an appointment by calling Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency or connecting through online booking.