Evergreen Family Medicine was born when a group of Doctors practicing separately understood their commitment to their patients and community was better served with a comprehensive system of care delivered by a cohesive team of health professionals. We have evolved into an innovative advanced patient centered home where patients of any age and circumstance can be confident of compassionate care and proper guidance as they navigate our health care system. Patient focused care implies collaboration and shared decision-making between patients and families to design a care plan. This requires communication, continuity of care, finding common ground and mutual respect.