Preventive Health Screenings
Optimize Your Health with Preventive Care Services in New York
Preventive healthcare can reduce the risk of chronic disease by up to 80%. At Merrick Clinic and Richmond Hill Clinic, located in Richmond Hill and Merrick, NY we offer a full range of preventive health care services that can identify potential health concerns in their early stages through regular checkups and screenings. Our dedicated team of health experts and primary care providers is here to help you lead a healthy lifestyle at any stage of life.
What is Preventive Health Care?
Preventive health care focuses on avoiding diseases, illnesses, and other health problems before they become severe. This includes vaccines, tests, physical examinations, and counseling on healthy lifestyles. Preventive health care aims to minimize chronic disease risk factors, identify early-stage conditions, and promote overall fitness. By following a proactive approach, you can maintain good health, avoid ailments, and reduce future medical expenses, thereby improving your quality of life in the long run.
Benefits of Preventive Health Care
Preventive health care has many advantages that support overall well-being and long-term good health. Here are five key benefits:
- Early Detection and Treatment: Regular screenings and preventive health checkups can detect diseases early when they are most manageable or curable. This increases the likelihood of successful treatment and can prevent diseases from becoming severe or deadly.
- Cost Savings: Preventive measures are generally less expensive than treating complex illnesses. By addressing medical conditions at an early stage, you can save on costly medical treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures over time.
- Better Quality of Life: Preventive care services help people remain healthy and active, preventing or managing chronic diseases for better overall health.
- Less Chance of Chronic Disease: Regular preventive care services, including immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle coaching, can reduce risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
- Living Longer: Preventing serious illnesses before they occur promotes healthier lifestyles and saves lives by reducing avoidable deaths from premature causes.
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Why is Preventive Health Care Important?
Depending on your age and health requirements, a preventive exam may include:
What Happens During a Preventive Health Care Exam?
Our comprehensive preventive health care exams include a variety of screenings and assessments to help identify potential health issues early:
- Measurement of body composition
- Cholesterol test
- Diabetes test
- Blood pressure check
- Anxiety and Depression screening
- STD testing (tests for sexually transmitted diseases)
- Cancer screenings (colon, prostate, breast, cervical)
Our Preventive Health Care Services
- Yearly Health Check-ups: Our professionals will monitor your vital indicators and recommend examinations based on your age and medical history.
- Vaccination: We provide vaccines for infants, adults, and the elderly according to current recommendations.
- Screening: To detect illnesses as early as possible, we conduct testing, such as blood pressure and cholesterol level checks, mammograms, PAP smears, and colonoscopies.
- Health Counseling: Our medical team offers personalized diet, fitness, and lifestyle advice to assist you in staying fit and minimizing the possibility of contracting diseases.
- Chronic Disease Management: Patients who suffer from long-term illnesses such as high blood pressure or diabetes can access full management packages for symptom relief and prevention of serious complications.
Why Choose Merrick Clinic and Richmond Hill Clinic for Preventive Care Services?
- Comprehensive Services: We offer a full range of prevention services in one place, helping you save time and receive the most thorough care.
- Focus on Preventative Health: Our passion is to prevent diseases and promote well-being collectively as a team, ensuring your health and physical activities are tailored to your specific needs.
- Convenient Locations: Merrick Clinic and Richmond Hill Clinic have offices that are conveniently located in easily accessible areas for appointments that fit into your busy schedule.