At Gloria Gates CARE, we understand that each member has individual needs and approaches to taking care of their health. That’s why we are committed to giving every member personalized treatment while delivering equal healthcare to all, right here in Altoona, PA. 

We do more than just treat symptoms. We focus on Whole Person CARE, which means caring for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. We are dedicated to making healthcare better for everyone, ensuring all needs are met. You can get access to whole person CARE, personalized to meet your needs, all in one place. Our Enhanced Primary Care Center offers a range of services to treat every aspect of your health. 

What is Whole Person CARE? 

Whole person care involves going beyond checking if you are sick or injured. It means taking a broader look at your health by considering different factors of your life that can affect how you feel. It is a holistic approach to creating a healthy balance between your physical, mental and emotional health. 

Whole person health, as defined by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health,  means taking a wider look at four key areas that influence an individual’s well-being. These key areas include: 

• Biological– things you inherit, like genes, that can sometimes affect your health 
• Behavioral– things you do daily, like what you eat and how active you are 
• Social– the people you connect with and your support system 
• Environmental– where you live, how easily you can get healthy food and the air you breath  

Taking care of all these aspects together is what whole person CARE is all about. 

Benefits of Whole Person CARE 

Whole person CARE, which considers physical, mental, emotional and social factors, offers a range of benefits for individuals: 

• Improved health outcomes: By addressing all aspects of health, individuals are more likely to experience improved physical health due to better management of chronic conditions and improved mental and emotional well-being. 
• More personalized CARE: Patients feel more heard and understood when their unique needs and concerns are considered. 
• Empowerment and self-management: Whole person CARE encourages you to take an active role in your own health. We can help you learn about your health conditions and develop skills to manage them and feel a greater sense of control and well-being. 

From connecting you with your own CARE Advocate who can assist you in accessing food, housing, childcare and transportation, to working with our compassionate team of doctors, Gloria Gates CARE CAREs about YOU.