https://www.cathypolk.com/home daily 1.0 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/0fb520a9-d269-4846-9f8b-c63ad2f21266/Medium+Shot+Homepage.jpg Home - What is Cathy’s Background? Cathy has been practicing medicine as a nurse and nurse practitioner for over forty years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Boston University, as well as two Master’s Degrees in nursing. As an independent nurse practitioner, she offers patient-centered care in her private practice. Her approach includes disease prevention and health education and counseling that centers around the patient's lifestyle. Cathy welcomes people from all walks of life to work with her and runs an LGBTQIA+ friendly practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/424343e2-0d1b-4f87-b93c-afd5eab436b9/Services+Image.jpg Home - What services does Cathy provide? As a primary care provider, Cathy is able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to arthritis and thyroid diseases. She is able to write prescriptions, provide referrals for patients who need more specialized care, and also offers health counseling using non-pharmacological treatments (such as supplements, nutritional interventions, and exercise) when appropriate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/de095890-43b9-4d58-8798-a20d9c7690b4/unsplash-image-2is2GQovngg.jpg Home - What is a Nurse Practitioner? N.P.’s are nurses with advanced degrees (either a Master’s or a Doctoral degree) in nursing whose clinical expertise includes diagnosing and treating health conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention and health management. They are able to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (including lab work and x-rays); diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; prescribe medications and other treatments; manage patients’ overall care; and educate patients on disease prevention. Many Americans choose to see N.P.’s as their primary healthcare providers. N.P.’s are required to be board-certified in the state where they practice and must renew their credentials every five years. https://www.cathypolk.com/about daily 0.75 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/ed9d84eb-1105-4df9-8cae-60950061deff/Cathy.jpg About - About Cathy Cathy has been serving the New England area as a medical provider for more than forty years. She began her career in medicine by earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Boston University, and then went on to complete a Master’s Degree at BU as a Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist and another Master’s Degree in Primary Healthcare Nursing from Simmons University to earn her nurse practitioner (N.P.) credentials. Most recently she became a Certified Medical Examiner for DOT CDL. Cathy’s career in medicine has included working as the head nurse of a surgical ICU, as the manager of an emergency department, and as a nurse practitioner in a cardiology practice for over twenty-five years. In January of 2021, the state of Massachusetts signed into law a bill that allows nurse practitioners to run independent practices, and this prompted Cathy to decide to open her own practice where she could dedicate herself to providing care to her patients at the level and quality that she believes each of them deserves. Cathy lives in Tiverton, RI with her husband of thirty-eight years, John Polk, who is a retired cardiovascular surgeon and currently a Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University Medical School. Together they share one adult son, and she is the proud grandmother of two grandchildren. She enjoys gardening, pastel painting, spending the summers boating, and getting to spend time with her family. https://www.cathypolk.com/services daily 0.75 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/43132760-b0df-457b-8252-f5e32f8bd64b/Services+Page+Picture.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cathypolk.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195025f8dbafc0483b47caf/c0587be0-8171-4b62-bc86-def8fb06ef1d/Exterior+Office.jpg Contact - Contact Cathy Office visits and telehealth consults are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 508-372-5148. A patient’s first visit must be in person at the office in order to allow for a full examination. Please come with your insurance card and driver’s license (or another valid photo ID). Address: 586 County Street, Suite #1, Somerset, MA 02726 Parking: Free parking is available behind the building Payment: Checks or cash only, credit cards are not accepted at this time Insurances Accepted: Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, United, Harvard Pilgrim, TriCare, Humana, Tufts, UniCare, Cigna Phone Number: 508-372-5148 Email: cathynpolk@gmail.com