Written by Will Jones
Patient trust is precious, especially in alternative medicine fields, and Pure Health Clinic provides education and infrastructure with this in mind.
Chronic illness and health issues can be difficult and tiring to handle. Long hours spent in waiting rooms, cold exam tables, and feeling misunderstood by professionals may contribute to a narrow mindset towards seeking medical help.
For geriatric patients, this may be a pressing issue as the body changes with age. Alternative options may be inaccessible for those with limited internet access or who cannot research online.
Pure Health Clinics aims to meet older patients where they are with education, personalized care, and trust. The clinic, founded by Drew Johnson, PA-C, prioritizes regenerative treatment options, like stem cell therapy, that may help patients manage or relieve their medical issues without surgery or long-term medication treatment plans.
Patient First for Proactive Care
Drew A Johnson, PA-C, is a physician assistant and senior clinician in regenerative medicine. He has spent almost 47 years in medicine, beginning his career in open-heart surgery, brain surgery, and complex spine issues.His practice shifted from surgery to regenerative medicine, focusing on stem cells, as he wanted to explore proactive health care. Johnson views surgery as reactive health care; the issue has already progressed to an emergency or detrimental state and now must be handled for the patient’s success.
In his current practice, he can help guide patients through a process to avoid surgery, long-term pain management, or steroids. Johnson presents a disillusioned perspective, explaining these approaches as “other band-aid [approaches to] health care.”
To help the community better understand how regenerative treatments differ from common treatment options, Pure Health Clinic holds informational seminars.
Educating Patients on Regenerative Therapy
Pure Health Clinic offers year-round Educational Seminars to help potential patients learn about the regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies the clinic offers.The seminars also cover product sourcing and safety considerations, providing a basis for patient decisions. Participants receive explanations about what they can realistically expect before making a treatment decision.
The clinic's staff of skilled, experienced providers run the seminars. The clinic claims these staff members have decades of knowledge and experience in regenerative medicine.
In addition to the yearly informational seminars, Pure Health Clinics has one 24-hour call center that can take prospective patient calls quickly. The call center screens qualified callers and sends them through the system to a free consultation.
Education and infrastructure are important for patient support, but the foundation of what Pure Health Clinic does appears to be stem cell advocacy.
Advocating for Stem Cell Therapy
Pure Health Clinic's main struggle has been educating the public on how it believes stem cell therapy can change a patient's treatment. The clinic supports stem cell therapy for joint pain, suggesting that the treatment is “safe” and addresses the root issues of the pain instead of being pain management.To better inform the public, the clinic holds weekly education seminars on the benefits of stem cells in regenerative medicine, separate from the yearly seminars. These weekly meetings generally include a presentation on where the stem cells come from, the safety of stem cell treatment, and what stem cells do in damaged tissue repair.
Centering Patients for Lasting Trust
One way Pure Health Clinic hopes to establish itself as the premier stem cell clinic in the Pacific Northwest is through above-and-beyond patient care, with patients returning at least three times in the six months post-treatment to confirm their satisfaction with the procedure.Education rounds out the clinic’s patient commitment, opening the door for new patients to learn their options and informing other providers about the regenerative space.
The information in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Readers are encouraged to consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.
