Colorado’s shift toward AT-HOME MEDICAL AND WELLNESS services
By Kristen West
Balancing health care needs with daily responsibilities can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. Conflicts like packed schedules, family obligations and transportation issues can deter people from seeking timely medical attention. Thankfully, like most other industries, the health care industry is evolving to offer more convenient ways to do things from home.
Nurse practitioner Georgina Segura opened her own mobile clinic when she recognized a need for at-home medical care. Her business, Animas Sanitas Primary Care and Aesthetics, is a Colorado-based service that brings medical and wellness options directly to patients’ homes, offices or hotels, reducing the need for traditional clinic visits.
Segura wanted to offer more than the traditional medical services in her practice, so she expanded her business model to include more holistic care as well. “Self-care often takes a backseat to daily responsibilities,” Segura says. “I wanted to provide high-quality, accessible care that fits into my patients’ lives, rather than adding to their stress.”
Medical professionals are finding that patients are not as interested in relying on pharmaceuticals and are instead seeking holistic and proactive approaches to achieve a more natural state of health. Popular wellness services at Animas Sanitas include weight loss therapies, hormone replacement, IV hydration, vitamin boosts and aesthetic treatments.
Animas Sanitas also addresses aesthetic needs through laser services. As the only completely mobile dermatology and aesthetics laser service in Colorado, they offer treatments for skin rejuvenation, acne, sunspots, rosacea and other conditions.
Getting treated at home has its major perks. Studies show that patients experience reduced stress, shorter recovery times and a lower risk of hospital-acquired infection when receiving care in familiar surroundings.
It also supports greater independence, allowing people to maintain their daily routines and quality of life. For seniors, receiving treatment at home can be life-changing, as many people over the age of 65 experience challenges with transportation or mobility, making it difficult to leave home for basic medical or wellness appointments. Of the nearly 12 million Americans who receive home health care services annually, 86 percent are 65 and older.
Building a trusting relationship is at the heart of Segura’s practice, which is easier when you provide more personable care in the patient’s home. “The best medical care comes from a provider who is truly invested in your health and well-being,” Segura says. “I am someone who takes the time to understand each patient as an individual.”
When it comes to insurance coverage, many at-home services are opting out. Segura explains that insurance providers impose restrictions on medical care, pushing them toward services or care that may not align with the patient’s best interests. While they aim to keep it affordable, payment plans are available to help patients cover the costs.
As the health care landscape evolves, services like Animas Sanitas exemplify the shift toward patient-centered care, meeting individuals where they are and tailoring services to their unique needs.
Animas Sanitas Primary Care and Aesthetics
719.394.5436
animasanacareclinic.com
