Women in Sioux Falls have a new, life-changing option for health care. With more than a decade of private practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lauren Britt Skattum is utilizing her passion for women’s health to deliver a new care model and revolutionary hormone therapy treatments not previously offered in the area - Bioidentical Hormone Pellets. Hormonal health is often overlooked. Yet, hormones control everything from our moods and libido to our sleep and cognitive awareness. With women's health in mind, Dr. Skattum has brought a new healthcare model to Sioux Falls.
Britt Haus, PC, offers Direct Primary Care (DPC) and focuses on the challenges many women face, especially after raising children. Metabolism, hormone changes, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management are just some of the care areas Dr. Skattum focuses on.
“Many times, women’s wellness concerns present themselves in very different ways,” says
Skattum. “Leaving them unaddressed puts women at risk for lots of chronic conditions such as
hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancers and more.”
But preventing chronic conditions is only one piece of the puzzle. Skattum also concentrates on innovative hormone therapies like Bioidentical Hormone Pellets, helping optimize the body’s ability to maintain normal energy levels, metabolism, sex drive, and emotional well-being.
Hormone therapy is a treatment that balances hormones in the body, particularly during the transition into menopause. Many women at this stage begin to experience negative symptoms related to a decrease in estrogen and testosterone production, and treatment with pills, skin patches, creams, or subcutaneous hormone pellets can help reduce these symptoms and improve a patient’s overall health.
“These treatments give women the ability to take control of their health and look forward to a future of wellness,” says Skattum. “My goal is to make all of my patients feel empowered in their health care journey.”
A New Model In Health Care - Direct Primary Care
DPC can give patients the attention traditional care models can’t. Using an approach called Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Skattum works with women to monitor and modify behaviors and habits within a patient's control, which can help prevent major diseases and conditions from forming later in life.
“While relatively new to the Sioux Falls area, as a Direct Primary Care practice, we are always
looking to adopt proven innovations and bring them to our patients, sooner, if we believe they
are right for their situation,” says Skattum. “But at the end of the day, our entire model is about
caring for the patient’s individual needs, no matter the source. That’s what person-centered
medicine is all about.”
DPC is an innovative model of health care that prioritizes a personal relationship between a patient and their doctor. With Britt Haus, patients pay a monthly fee covering primary care visits, follow up and problem visits, unlimited text and call communication with their doctor and flexible appointment options, including telehealth.
“What we see all too often in conventional health care models is women simply don’t get to
spend enough time with their doctor,” says Skattum. “Doing so is especially important for
women, as they are often very busy caring for everyone else. A model like ours encourages
women that they can take care of themselves, too, and have a trusted partner in their journey
throughout all of life’s stages.”
Members pay a transparent discounted fee for other services and procedures such as biopsies, injectable aesthetics or labs and medications. A la carte pricing is available for non-members too.
“When you have better access to your doctor, we know your outcomes are ultimately going to
be better,” says Skattum. “And the peace of mind of a same-day or next-day appointment really
caters to the lives of busy women.”
Skattum’s innovative holistic approach combines her clinical expertise with a passion to serve women. Above all, she hopes her practice will have a lasting impact on the Sioux Falls area.
“Women are the driving force behind our families and communities. When they are happy and healthy, it positively affects future generations,” says Skattum. “And our team is excited to help make that the rule, not the exception.”
If you are ready to make a true connection with your primary care provider and start improving your health, schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with Britt Haus, PC to learn more about their services.
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