Preventative Care

What is preventive care?

Preventive care uses a combination of physical exams, screenings, and laboratory tests to monitor your health and well-being over time. Visiting Healthy Horizons Clinic at least once a year can preserve your health and ensure longevity for years to come.

What services does preventive care provide?

Healthy Horizons Clinic offers various preventive care services, including:

Primary care

Primary care diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic medical conditions. It incorporates routine check-ups, preventive screenings, and laboratory testing to ensure you remain healthy, no matter your age or medical history.

Vaccines

Vaccines teach your immune system to find and destroy harmful invaders like viruses or bacteria. The type of vaccines that will most benefit you depend on various factors, including your age, general health, and medical history.

Women’s health

Women’s health provides comprehensive care for women, including sex-specific screenings like Pap tests, pelvic exams, and breast exams. If necessary, your provider can even refer you to a radiology facility for a mammogram. 

Blood work

Blood work is a type of laboratory testing that analyzes a sample of your blood. Blood work can diagnose health conditions invisible to the eye, like high cholesterol, a hormonal imbalance, or a vitamin deficiency.

Preventive screenings

Preventive screenings are specific tests or exams designed to catch potentially serious conditions in their early stages of development. Some of the most common preventive screening measures include Pap tests, digital rectal exams (DREs), and colonoscopy. 

Medication management

If you have an underlying condition that requires taking prescription drugs, it’s important to participate in medication management. Regular visits to Healthy Horizons Clinic can monitor your treatment progress and make adjustments to your prescription as necessary.

Why is preventive care important?

Preventive care is important because it catches diseases and disorders before they affect your health and quality of life. Early intervention and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of serious complications, allowing you to live an active lifestyle. 

Even if you feel healthy, schedule a preventive care appointment at least once a year. Chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes don’t always present obvious symptoms. Your doctor can alert you early on and make recommendations to help you feel better.

Don’t wait to make a preventive care appointment at Healthy Horizons Clinic. Call the office or click the online scheduling feature today.