Upper County Primary Care

03/13/2026

03/04/2026

🎉Big news for our little town 🎉

If weight loss were just about willpower… we’d all be done by now.

The truth? Hormones and metabolism matter.

We’re now offering GLP-1 therapy as part of a medically supervised weight management program for patients.

This isn’t a quick-fix or a “summer body” plan. It’s medical weight management — with proper evaluation, prescription guidance, and regular follow-up.

Because around here, we do things the right way… and we take care of our people.

Want to learn if GLP-1 is a good fit? Call us to schedule an appointment today! Get started on a smarter, safer weight management 💪✨

03/02/2026

✨ Open Appointments This Week! ✨
Our primary care clinic has availability this week for both established patients and new patients.
We proudly serve patients ages 13+ and are accepting new patient visits at this time!
Contact us today to get scheduled!

Call now to connect with business.

02/24/2026

🌿 We're Hiring! 🌿
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to expand our team!

We are currently hiring for full-time positions:

✨ Front Dest Receptionist
✨ Psychiatric DNP (PMHNP)

Seeking compassionate, professional individuals who value patient-centered care and thrive in the healthcare environment. Our goal is to provide high-quality, personalized care to the community and we’re looking for team members who share that same value.

If you or someone you know may be a great fit, please send us your resume to hayden@ucpcare.com or stop by the clinic to drop off.

We look forward to our growing clinic family!

02/04/2026

In Cle Elum, we check on our people. If something’s been bothering you longer than elk season… it might be time to come in 😅🌲
Call the clinic for an appt!

01/26/2026

Please be aware our office will be closed January 26 through February 1. Our CMA, Hayden, will be checking messages periodically — If you are to leave a detailed message via phone call or through the portal, we will return non-urgent messages after we reopen. For urgent matters, please contact the organizations listed below. Thank you for your understanding.

Urgent Care
Kittitas Valley Urgent Care (509) 968-5273
702 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg WA 98926

KVH Cle Elum (509) 674-6944
214 W 1st Street, Cle Elum WA 98922

Hospital
Swedish Issaquah (425) 394-0610
751 NE Blakely Dr, Issaquah WA 98029

01/03/2026

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12/29/2025

✨ Open Appointments This Week! ✨

Our primary care clinic has availability this week for both established patients and new patients.
We proudly serve patients ages 13+ and are accepting new patient visits at this time!

Contact us today to get scheduled!

Please be aware of our holiday hours:
• Wednesday: Closing at 4 PM
• Thursday: Closed for New Year’s Day

12/22/2025

Many people are surprised to learn how primary care clinics are funded. Unlike hospitals, independent (privately owned), primary care clinics are small businesses. We cover our own rent, staff salaries, supplies, insurance, and equipment. Reimbursement from insurance companies often comes months after care is provided.

Primary care is more like a family-owned grocery store than a big hospital system. We only receive pay when we see a patient in office. Office visits are reimbursed at rates set by insurance companies and Medicare, not by the clinic. A provider could charge $10,000 for an office visit, but they will still get reimbursed at the rate the insurance company decides is fair (patients can look at their "explanation of benefits (EOB)" to see those details).

Primary care is also monitored by the 1) the insurance companies the clinic/provider are credentialed with 2) the DEA and 3) CMS (Medicare). If a provider isn’t caring for patients appropriately, insurers/Medicare can end their agreement with the clinic. Also, if the DEA discovers the provider giving controlled substances without seeing the patient every 3 months, the DEA can revoke the privilege to prescribe any medication.

As for Upper County Primary Care:
•Our clinic is stable and paying its bills
•Like many new practices, it takes years before the owner is paid- I’m still waiting but it is very rewarding just seeing my patients healthier
•It takes years for new clinics to break even. UCPC has been open about 1 ½ years, so I feel like we are doing pretty good!

Please let us know if you have any questions! We're here to help!

12/03/2025

*****Update- I am an independent medical practice that is now a member of Swedish Issaquah Hospital medical staff. That means I can utilize Swedish hospital for specialty care, complex radiology, infusions, and emergency services when needed. Sorry for the confusion!

As of today, I have been approved to be part of Swedish Issaquah medical staff. Another step in the direction of quality health care in Upper County and the surrounding area. I can't wait to keep growing and serving this community!! Call soon for an appointment to get started on your journey to healthier living!

11/11/2025

Happy NP week to all my fellow NP friends!!