What is a Preventive Health Screening?
Preventive health screenings are medical tests that are used to look for certain diseases before symptoms arise. These tests are important because they increase your chances of receiving an early diagnosis and treatment, which is better for you in the long run. Immaculate Heart of Mary Family Health Center is dedicated to being proactive with your health and offers a wide variety of preventive health screenings for patients in and around Chandler, AZ. The type of medical screening we recommend may differ from person to person, depending on each individual's family health history and risk of disease. Generally, these include colon cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening and/or prostate cancer screening. To schedule your preventive health screening with Dr. Charles Armstrong or Dr. Margaret Hart, call our office as soon as you can.
What Are the Benefits of Preventive Health Screenings?
Preventive health screenings offer a range of benefits both for maintaining overall well-being and reducing the risk of potential problems associated with conditions that may have otherwise gone undiagnosed. Some of the most compelling benefits of undergoing preventive screening tests as recommended include:
- Empowers patients with early detection of potential health issues
- Allows for prompt intervention and treatment
- It may help patients avoid the cost and other consequences of treatments associated with conditions found at later stages
- Can aid in the development of personalized health plans, emphasizing lifestyle modifications and proactive measures to mitigate health risks
- Provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to educate patients about healthy habits and disease prevention
Ultimately, investing in preventive health screenings can lead to improved health outcomes, increased longevity, and a higher quality of life.
What Can I Expect From a Preventive Health Screening?
Preventive health screenings typically consist of blood tests, x-rays, and physical exams. You can expect to receive the results from these tests quickly. Depending on what is found, we can come up with a custom treatment plan for you if needed or advise you on what proactive steps to take to maintain your health. Some of the preventive health screenings offered at Immaculate Heart of Mary Family Health Center are:
- Mammograms for breast cancer
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test for prostate cancer
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Pap smear for cervical cancer
- Kidney function test
- A1c test for prediabetes or diabetes
- Heart scans for heart disease
- Bone density test for osteoporosis
- STD and HIV testing
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Detect Disease Early
If you would like to be more hands-on with your health and take the steps needed to ward off disease, Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Hart at Immaculate Heart of Mary Family Health Center recommend having a preventive health screening performed. Preventive health screenings can identify an underlying condition that may be impacting your health, which allows for early treatment and improved outcomes. Schedule an appointment today at our Chandler, AZ office to learn more.
Preventive Health Screening FAQs
Preventive health screening is essential for several reasons:
- Early Detection: It can detect health conditions at an early stage when they may be more treatable and manageable.
- Health Promotion: Screenings can identify risk factors, allowing individuals to make lifestyle changes that promote better health.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Early detection and intervention may prevent the development of more serious and costly health conditions.
The age at which preventive health screenings should begin depends on the specific screening and individual risk factors. For example, blood pressure monitoring often starts in childhood, whereas mammograms and colorectal cancer screenings typically begin at specific ages (e.g., 40 or 50 years old). Our team in Chandler, AZ can advise you on when to start various screenings based on your health status and age.
If a screening test indicates an abnormal result, it does not necessarily mean you have a health condition. Further testing and evaluation may be needed to confirm the findings. We can help guide you through any additional testing or treatment if necessary.
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.