Your health and wellbeing are critical to living a productive, normal life. That's why it's so important to have a reliable health care provider that you can call on, who has your best interests at heart, no matter the circumstance. Sometimes, though, change is necessary. You may have decided to switch health care providers for a number of reasons like new insurance coverage, unhappiness with your current provider, or even medical malpractice. Whatever your reasons, choosing a new health care provider is a serious one. An MD may be qualified to practice medicine, but that doesn't mean they're a good match for your needs. They may not have the empathy, experience, or expertise that you need in your life.
If you're like most people, you need a health care provider who is qualified in their field and offers exemplary guidance: an unbiased figure you can lean on for any kind of medical advice. The truth is, however, that not all health care providers go above and beyond the "call of duty" to ensure their patients feel valued, respected, and comfortable.
Fortunately, Chris Archer, ANP-C, has built his career on providing his patients with professional, personalized medical services in Baxter. If you live in Tennessee, and need a trustworthy medical team that specializes medical services like primary care and urgent care, look no further than Primary Care & Occupational Health Center.
What makes our health center stand out from other medical practices? In short, it's all about the quality of care that we provide to our valued patients. We pride ourselves on:
- Strict Adherence to Medical Guidelines
- Communication
- Organization
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Advocating for Our Patients
- Personable Care

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I am excited and honored to join the Primary Care & Occupational Health Center practice and I personally look forward to serving you.
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Primary Care in Baxter, TN
To some, primary care might seem like an ambiguous term. What does primary care actually mean, and what exactly is a primary care provider? In the simplest terms, primary care means general medical care. A primary care provider (or PCP) specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing ailments and conditions that affect a patient's health. Some primary care health care providers focus on specific areas of medicine, like internal and family medicines.
You can think of primary care providers like the quarterbacks of healthcare. Much like a quarterback passing a ball, the PCP makes sure patients get the appropriate care, in the correct setting, by the most qualified care provider. They always do so in a way that aligns with the patient's needs and values. Typically, your primary care health care provider will be your first point of contact in Baxter's medical system.

Why is Primary Care Important?
Through regular checkups, primary care treatment can prevent serious problems from happening in the first place. Statistically, adults who see their primary care health care providers regularly lower their odds of premature death by 19%, compared to adults that only see specialists. Seeing a PCP isn't just a good idea on the surface - studies show that regular checkups actually prolong your life.
If a longer life weren't enough reason to consider primary care services in Baxter, think about your bank account. According to a study, adults who use their primary care provider save as much as 33% more on medical bills than people who only see specialists. Primary care also helps save money by keeping you out of the emergency room, where medical care can be more than 4x as much as outpatient care. In one North Carolina ER, health care providers found that patients could have saved 700% or more had they received care from a PCP instead of going to the emergency room.
Additionally, primary care providers can catch and treat problems at their outset, which often happens during annual checkups. Catching an illness early is always preferable to catching an advanced illness, from both a health and financial standpoint.
At Primary Care & Occupational Health Center in Baxter, we specialize in several facets of primary care, including:
- Annual Physical and Wellness Exams
- Fevers
- Headaches and Migraines
- Allergies
- Bladder Infections
- Asthma
- Ear Infections
- Eye Infections
- Flu and Colds
- Viral Illnesses
- Diarrhea, Vomiting, and Nausea
- Bronchitis and Pneumonia
- Sore Throat
- Skin Conditions
- Sinus Problems and Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory Infections
- Physicals for Sports and General Wellness
Whether you're ready to switch today or have questions about our primary care services, Chris Archer and his team of professionals are here to help.

Whether you're ready to switch today or have questions about our primary care services, Chris Archer and his team of professionals are here to help.
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Urgent Care in Baxter, TN
By definition, urgent care gives medical care to individuals who have non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The goal of urgent care is to get the patient in the front door of the facility, treated by a health care provider or nurse practitioner, and sent on their way with little to no recovery time. Urgent care is fantastic for busy people who need help when they have minor injuries or illnesses like a cut or a cold.
Urgent care facilities in Baxter are often more convenient for patients who don't have the time to visit their primary care provider or do not have a PCP. Urgent care is also a great choice for people that need attention immediately but know that their situation isn't dire enough to go to the emergency room. With urgent care services, patients can get the treatments they need the most and get them quickly. In fact, according to the Urgent Care Association of America, around 92% of urgent care facilities reported wait times less than 30 minutes
If you have are sick with a cold or have a minor injury that needs to be addressed as soon as possible, our urgent care facility is here to serve you. We specialize in many different urgent care needs, such as:
- General Injury and Medical Care
- Colds and Flues
- Coughs and Sore Throats
- High Fevers
- Earaches
- Eye Infections
- Sinus Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Lab Tests
- Minor Back Injuries
- Seasonal Allergies
- Asthma Episodes
- Minor Burns
- Minor Cuts and Lacerations
- Stitching and Bonding
- Sports Sprains and Injuries
We go out of our way to deliver the level of care and compassion we would want for our own families.
Schedule AppointmentAt Primary Care & Occupational Health Center, your health is our highest priority. When you visit our location, you will be greeted by our personable admin staff, who will help you with the sign-in process and get you set up for treatment. With modern technology and an industry-leading clinical program, we look forward to providing you with an exceptional medical experience.
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Testosterone
Replacement
Therapy in Baxter, TN
As males age, their hormone levels decline naturally, leaving many men with reduced self-confidence, increased body fat, and a decreased sex drive. For millions of males in the United States, the answer to their middle-aged problems begins with testosterone replacement therapy or TRT for short. TRT is used to optimize hormone levels, which are often imbalanced as men age. TRT has been shown to greatly improve the moderate-to-severe symptoms that are common in low-T individuals.
Hormone levels can also be inadequate in men of any age. This is due to genetic interference and abnormalities stemming from hormone receptor action through exposure to chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system. While many TV commercials will tell you low testosterone symptoms begin during middle age, many adult men lose testosterone as early as their mid-20s.
If you're craving more vitality and have noticed a lack of enjoyment in your life, our TRT services in Baxter might be a good fit for your needs. At Primary Care & Occupational Health Center, all prospective TRT patients must qualify for treatment. Qualification includes comprehensive lab tests and consultations with your primary care provider.

Common Signs of Low Testosterone
Chances are, you probably know somebody that is currently on a TRT regimen but wonder yourself if you might qualify for treatment. You're probably also wondering what low T feels like. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of low testosterone:
BODY
- Extreme Fatigue
- Swollen Breasts
- Reduced Bone and Muscle Mass
- More Body Fat
- Hot Flashes
MIND
- Lack of Self-Confidence
- Depression
- Lack of Concentration
- Lack of Sleep
SEXUAL
- Difficulty Achieving Erections
- Less Spontaneous Erections
- Low Sex Drive
Many men who qualify for TRT in Baxter, TN, can begin treatment soon after they are approved to do so. For most males, healthy testosterone levels are achieved after a couple months of treatment. For the best TRT results, it's important to strive for healthy exercise habits, stress management techniques, and diet choices.
Occupational Care in Baxter, TN
Also called occupational medicine or occupational health, this multidisciplinary healthcare field is dedicated to the wellbeing and safety of workplace employees. The primary focus on occupational care is treating illnesses and injuries that happen in the workplace. Occupational care is also meant to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries by fostering a safer work environment.
At Primary Care & Occupational Health Center, our occupational care services can result in:
- Lower Insurance Premiums
- Reduced Costs Stemming from Workplace Accidents
- Improved Safety and Health
- Proper Regulatory Compliance
- Better Workplace Morale, Productivity, and Staff Relations
Depending on the industry you're in or the kind of business you own, having an occupational health program can be a great idea. If you already have a plan in place, our occupational care center in Baxter has an extensive array of tests and exams to ensure you meet any necessary criteria.
Some common types of screenings and exams may include:

Drug & Alcohol Tests
These tests can help ensure that your employees are not operating machinery or working under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Return-to-Work Exams
Also called Fit for Duty Exams, these tests can determine whether your employees are recovered and fit to return to the workplace, after sustaining an injury.
Health Screenings
Our team of medical professionals will conduct comprehensive screenings for blood, vision, pulmonary function, and more.
At Primary Care & Occupational Health Center, our full range of
occupational care services include:
- Alcohol/Drug
- Audiometry
- Chest and Back X-Rays
- EKG
- Hair Follicle Testing
- Lipids
- Spirometry
- Urinalysis
- 5 & 10 Panel
- DOT Physical Exam
- Bus Driver Exam
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Vision Exam
- Return-To-Work Clearance

Latest News in Baxter, TN
We Know Who Jere Baxter Is!
Betsy Phillipshttps://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/we-know-who-jere-baxter-is/article_edab030a-a1dc-5e3b-8c68-7b3702e62a45.html
Tony Gonzalez has an excellent story about how Metro owns art it can't afford to maintain and how they’re looking into how to fix that.One of the pieces in desperate need of maintenance is the statue of Jere Baxter. Anne-Leslie Owens, of Metro Arts, tells Gonzalez “I suspect if you asked anybody on the street, you’d have a hard time finding anybody who knows...
Tony Gonzalez has an excellent story about how Metro owns art it can't afford to maintain and how they’re looking into how to fix that.
One of the pieces in desperate need of maintenance is the statue of Jere Baxter. Anne-Leslie Owens, of Metro Arts, tells Gonzalez “I suspect if you asked anybody on the street, you’d have a hard time finding anybody who knows who Jere Baxter is.”
Really? The second or third most interesting Baxter brother and Owens thinks no one knows who he is? Granted, he lacked the superb facial hair of his brother, Edmund, and he wasn’t some great Confederate officer like his brothers, but he was still awesome. The town of Baxter, Tennessee was named after him. He, like his brothers, was a huge proponent of public education for everyone, black and white. I don’t think this was necessarily because they went from Confederate slave owners to progressive civil rights activists, but because they wanted an educated workforce for their railroads.
Plus, y’all, I already told you the greatest story about Jere Baxter and that statue and the anti-Jere Baxter statue his enemies claimed to have put in Centennial Park. Teaser:
Jere Baxter dies and his friends put up a statue in honor of him. Did his enemies really put up a counter-statue of John Murrell in Centennial Park, since, if Nashville was going to be honoring famous thieves, might as well honor the most famous?
If you can read about something that funny — a guy so loved his friends put up a statue to him and so hated his enemies retaliated with another monument — and not remember the name Jere Baxter, then that’s on you. Jere lived a memorable life.
Also, just on a side note, Jere’s mortal enemy, the leader of the faction that might have put up an anti-Jere statue, was Judge Jacob Dickinson (though I don’t think he had anything to do with the anti-Jere monument), who you may remember from recent news stories as the guy who sold Polk Place to developers thus necessitating us rescuing the Polks and reburying them on the State Capitol grounds.
If I wasn’t already Team Jere because of my fondness for his family’s facial hair, I would be just because Dickinson hated him.
TSU, Baxter to Continue Partnership Aimed at Producing Minority Healthcare Professionals
Alexis Clarkhttps://tntribune.com/tsu-baxter-to-continue-partnership-aimed-at-producing-minority-healthcare-professionals/
By Alexis ClarkNASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University students aspiring to become nurses one day could be one step closer to achieving that goal thanks to a $200,000 gift from Baxter International Inc. The global medical products company will award four TSU nursing majors academic scholarships for fall 2023.Baxter’s ongoing financial support is a part of its partnership with the University to inspire and assist African Americans to become healthcare professionals in a...
By Alexis Clark
NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University students aspiring to become nurses one day could be one step closer to achieving that goal thanks to a $200,000 gift from Baxter International Inc. The global medical products company will award four TSU nursing majors academic scholarships for fall 2023.
Baxter’s ongoing financial support is a part of its partnership with the University to inspire and assist African Americans to become healthcare professionals in a field where minorities are underrepresented. The funds will be split into 4-years for each student.
Last year Baxter International Inc., awarded four TSU students $200,000 in scholarship funds to help fulfill their dreams of becoming nurses. Meah Frazier, a freshman nursing major who received the Baxter scholarship last semester, said she was grateful for the opportunity and is pleased to know the company is continuing its commitment to TSU.
“Having a scholarship from Baxter has helped me reduce any financial burdens and has allowed me to pursue my long-term aspiration of becoming a nurse practitioner,” Frazier said. “From a long-term perspective, this will also assist me serving patients in need and giving back to my community.”
She noted that the TSU, Baxter partnership will encourage fellow students to pursue careers in the healthcare industry.
“I believe African American representation in health care is vital as it can assist in eliminating disparities in the medical field such as cultural ignorance and common misconceptions about ‘Black patients’ health.”
Baxter’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, Angela Lee, said she is honored to be a part of this commitment.
“Through Baxter’s Activating Change Today (ACT) initiative, we are proud to continue our relationship with TSU in support of important programming that increases the pipeline of Black students in health and sciences fields,” Lee says.
Dr. Ronald Barredo, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, said the Baxter scholarships will change the personal and professional trajectories of its recipients.
“For one, the burden of financial support throughout their matriculation is lifted as recipients matriculate through the nursing program,” Barredo says.
“Additionally, these recipients are able to focus on their education and training, allowing them to become nurses who, in turn, affect the health trajectories of the patients they touch.”
There are currently 41 students enrolled in the university’s BSN undergraduate nursing program. As of Fall 2022, there are over 750 nursing major students.
For more information about the nursing program, visit www.tnstate.edu/nursing/.
Rayland Baxter’s Knack for Subtlety Makes Wide Awake His Best Yet
Edd Hurthttps://www.nashvillescene.com/music/features/rayland-baxter-s-knack-for-subtlety-makes-i-wide-awake-i-his-best-yet/article_85aea6e7-f3a0-5eeb-8025-2725fdbd10c2.html
The secret of the success of Wide Awake, the new full-length by Nashville singer-songwriter-rocker Rayland Baxter, lies in how it attempts to depict our current political malaise while honoring the idiosyncrasies of classic British Invasion rock. The record was cut in California with Weezer and Taylor Swift producer Butch Walker, and among other things, it’s an uncanny evocation of The Kinks’ style. Baxter infuses his well-turned compositions with the kind of irony Ray Davies is famous for. Baxter’s new songs are covertly p...
The secret of the success of Wide Awake, the new full-length by Nashville singer-songwriter-rocker Rayland Baxter, lies in how it attempts to depict our current political malaise while honoring the idiosyncrasies of classic British Invasion rock. The record was cut in California with Weezer and Taylor Swift producer Butch Walker, and among other things, it’s an uncanny evocation of The Kinks’ style. Baxter infuses his well-turned compositions with the kind of irony Ray Davies is famous for. Baxter’s new songs are covertly political, and hint at darker ironies that may not seem to belong in straightforward pop music.
Wide Awake never falters in its pursuit of musical synthesis, and it marks a turning point in Baxter’s career. Born in Bon Aqua, Tenn., in 1983, Baxter grew up in Old Hickory and Goodlettsville and moved with his mother to Annapolis, Md., when he began middle school. He went to college at Baltimore’s Loyola University of Maryland, lived in Colorado for a while, and returned to Nashville a decade ago at the behest of his father, well-known pedal steel player and former Bob Dylan sideman Bucky Baxter.
“I wasn’t really finding my way in Colorado like I thought I was going to,” Rayland Baxter tells the Scene from his house in Nashville. Bucky Baxter had co-produced a bluegrass-fusion record by French producer-composer Philippe Cohen Solal, 2007’s The Moonshine Sessions. Rayland came back to Nashville to work as a guitar tech for Solal’s band. After traveling to Paris in April 2008 with the group, he detoured in Israel for six months before finally settling in Nashville later that year.
The younger Baxter had taken up writing during his stay in Israel, and he released his debut full-length, Feathers & Fishhooks, in 2012. That collection of songs performed in a modified ’70s singer-songwriter style was followed by 2015’s Imaginary Man, which featured “Yellow Eyes,” an easy-rolling soul-pop tune that suggested Baxter was operating in the same mode as, say, Lake Street Dive.
Recorded in August 2017 at Walker’s Santa Monica studio RubyRed Productions, Wide Awake expands upon Baxter’s early recordings. Walker’s production hints at the work of John Lennon, The Kinks and Harry Nilsson, while Baxter’s songs are perhaps his strongest to date. He wrote them while living in spartan conditions at Thunder Sound Studio, which occupies a repurposed rubber band factory in the picturesque town of Franklin, Ky.
“I lived in a room about to here,” Baxter says, pointing to a patch of his modestly sized living room. “With a Wurlitzer [electric piano]. I had blanketed the windows, and I had paper all over the walls. It’s a big studio with lots of nooks and crannies.” The resulting songs address such weighty subjects as gun control, crime and romantic obsession. While some of Baxter’s earlier music sounded superficial, Wide Awake manages to be both tough and seductive.
Baxter’s ability to pen political commentary results in “79 Shiny Revolvers,” one of the record’s most John Lennon-esque songs. “Now, everybody talking about it / So we can talk about it now,” he sings. “You really want to save the world, man / Well, I want to save it too.” Baxter underplays the song’s political content, but “79 Shiny Revolvers” subtly reminds listeners that Lennon himself was a victim of gun violence.
If Baxter reveals a knack for the artfully indirect political song on Wide Awake, the record also sounds like great power pop on “Casanova,” a two-chord garage rocker about student loans. Meanwhile, famed steel guitarist Lloyd Green lends licks to “Sandra Monica,” a Kinks-style tune with beguiling chord changes, and renowned percussionist Bobbye Hall also plays on a couple of the record’s tracks.
Wide Awake is high-quality pop that transcends cookie-cutter Americana — Baxter builds songs that gather steam as they proceed, and he cares about such mundane matters as writing good bridges and creating varied arrangements. Baxter’s critique of modern mores is, for the most part, implied throughout the album, though “Hey Larocco” hints at unresolved conflict, and “Casanova” ends with a mournful coda in which Baxter repeats, “Back to the hole that I came from,” until the song ends.
At their best, Baxter’s new songs get within shouting distance of Ray Davies’ character studies, and the music is never less than inventive. Baxter doesn’t ignore the tensions that have turned the American Dream in new directions, but he makes them sound like a lot more fun than they really are.
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Portobello America Chooses Tennessee For First U.S. Production Facility
Business Facilities Magazinehttps://businessfacilities.com/portobello-america-chooses-baxter-tennessee-us-production-facility/
Portobello America, Inc. will invest approximately $150 million to locate its U.S. headquarters and first U.S. production facility in Baxter, TN. The ceramic tile manufacturer will create 220 jobs in Putnam County, which represents the largest announcement in Baxter during Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration.Portobello, headquartered in Brazil, is the largest tile manufacturer in Brazil. The company serves countries on five continents and internal markets through multi-brand retailers, the Portobello Shop franchise and sales chann...
Portobello America, Inc. will invest approximately $150 million to locate its U.S. headquarters and first U.S. production facility in Baxter, TN. The ceramic tile manufacturer will create 220 jobs in Putnam County, which represents the largest announcement in Baxter during Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration.
Portobello, headquartered in Brazil, is the largest tile manufacturer in Brazil. The company serves countries on five continents and internal markets through multi-brand retailers, the Portobello Shop franchise and sales channel for engineering. Portobello has more than 2,600 employees, responsible for the design and innovation of items that launch trends in architecture and interior design in Brazil.
“Growing and developing in the American market, incorporating the local culture, generating job opportunities and investments through an integrated business model, from production to partnership with distributors, is what guides this new challenge,” said Portobello President Cesar Gomes, Junior. “We are proud to present Portobello America. We believe in the strategy, the market potential and, above all, the combination of our know-how with the American team and culture.”
Portobello will build a new facility at the Tennessee Motor Speedway site in Putnam County. Construction on the facility is set to be complete by 2021.
“Portobello’s decision to locate its new production facility and U.S. headquarters and create more than 200 jobs in Baxter will be transformational for the community,” said Haslam. “In Tennessee, we have created a business-friendly environment that promotes growth in all of our communities across the state and I appreciate Portobello for seeing what great assets Tennessee and Putnam County have to offer. I look forward to seeing this company succeed in our state and with investments like this, Tennessee will lead in the creation of high-quality jobs.”
“I appreciate Brazil-based Portobello for selecting Tennessee as the home of its first U.S. production facility and its new U.S. headquarters,” said Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe. “Tennessee places a major emphasis on foreign direct investment and Brazilian companies have been a great investment partners in Tennessee. There are 13 Brazilian companies currently located in our state, employing approximately 2,000 Tennesseans. I thank Portobello for making this major announcement in Baxter and for creating 220 new high quality, family-wage jobs in Putnam County.”
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