A Better Kind
of Health Care
Welcome to your Bear Family Health Center (FHC)!
300 American Blvd. Bear, DE 19701
302-334-8988
Hours of operations:
Mon., Tues. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed for lunch:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 12 – 1 p.m.
Wed. 1 – 2 p.m.
Fri. 11 – 12 p.m.
Managing Your Care at the FHC
Using your Marathon Health, you can:
Make an Appointment
Access Your Heath Information
Message Directly With Your Provider
Manage Your Prescriptions
Meet Virtually With Your Care Team
Go to Marathon Health
Why Choose Your FHC for Your Primary Care?
Easy Scheduling
Talk directly with a real FHC team member, no automated phone systems. You can also book appointments anytime through the Marathon Health portal.
Thorough Appointments
In a recent Dot Foods FHC survey, 89% of patients said they received higher-quality care compared to other providers.
Short Wait Times
On average, FHC patients spend less than five minutes in the waiting room.
Low-Cost Health Care
Patients who use the FHC save an average of 30% on their overall health care costs.
Meet the Bear Team
Michele Tjaden
Nurse Practitioner
Michele received both her Bachelor’s and
Master’s Degree in nursing at Immaculata
University, as well as a post Master’s
certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner.
She’s certified by the American Academy
of Nurse Practitioners and has experience
in family medicine. Michele believes that
building trusting relationships with her
patients is the foundation to helping them
achieve their health and wellness goals.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys traveling
with her husband, reading, and spending
time with her family and pets.
Family Health Center Services
Free At The FHC
Annual Physical
What it is
A yearly exam that where you and your doctor will take a look at your overall health using routine lab work, screenings, and health assessments. This is your time to ask your provider questions and work together to build a plan for your health.
What you get:
Better health outcomes and lower health care cots. Your annual physical helps to catch diseases early, making them easier for your provider to manage and treat.
Learn how your free physical earns you $600.
Condition Care Management
What it is:
Support from your provider to manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease
What you get:
Free visits, free lab work, and huge savings on medications to help manage your chronic condition.
Other Services
Everyone can benefit from having a primary care provider (PCP). That’s why anyone on Dot’s insurance over the age of two can use the FHC for:
General primary care
Allergy shots, vaccines, dermatology, lab services (blood draws), stitches, and more
Preventative care
Annual physicals, flu shots, skin checks, and well woman exams (all free!)
Sick visits
Treatment of common illnesses (strep throat, flu, sinus infections, etc.), including prescriptions and IV fluids.
Referrals
Help finding advanced care for things like a hospital procedure, MRI, x-ray, or specialist
Location
Bear Family Health Center
300 American Blvd. Bear, DE 19701
302-334-8988
Mon., Tues. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed for lunch:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 12 – 1 p.m.
Wed. 1 – 2 p.m.
Fri. 11 – 12 p.m.
300 American Blvd. Bear, DE 19701
302-334-8988
Hours of operations:
Mon., Tues. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed for lunch:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 12 – 1 p.m.
Wed. 1 – 2 p.m.
Fri. 11 – 12 p.m.