From diagnosing and treating new health concerns, to conducting routine screenings, your primary care provider is an important part of building a healthy lifestyle. “Having a primary care provider means having someone who’s got your back,” said Julia von Allmen, a certified physician assistant with UCHealth Primary Care in Steamboat Springs. We can guide you through health questions while walking through it with you.”Who should have a primary care provider? “Having a primary care provider results in better health,” von Allmen said. Your primary care provider can be a resource as treatment progresses, helping make sure you receive more urgent attention when needed.