Preventive Health Screening in Chandler, AZ
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Contact UsWhat 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 an extensive 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
- 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 scan for heart disease
- Bone density test for osteoporosis
- STD and HIV testing
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Everyone was kind, compassionate, and professional. I did not have to wait for assistance, and everyone acknowleged me. Dr. Hart, Jessica, and Darda are amazing people, and I thank the Lord for them!
I had three visits already with the first on 6-30-2023 with Dr. Hart. She and her staff were very pleasant and well organized. Dr. Hart was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all my questions, concerns, and medications, despite my having a very rare, orphan disease. Dr. Hart was willing to make the effort to solidly communicate with me, as a patient. So, I felt a great relief in finding my new replacement PCP physician, that was as professional, as my specialists. She was also able to refer me to another specialist, in order to deal with one of my other concerns. So Dr. Hart and her friendly staff get a big FIVE THUMBS UP from me.
I don’t know what this yelp thing is all about, but I do know now about Dr. Hart of IHM Family Health Center. She definitely gets FIVE THUMBS UP from me for her medical knowledge, care, and the willingness to communicate with a patient and answer my questions, concerns, and medications. I have a very rare orphan disease, that involves having many Medical Specialists.I have had three appointments with Dr. Hart so far, since my first June 30, 2023 appointment with her. I am so please to have Dr. Hart as my replacement PCP doctor. She knows how to communicate with her patients, answer my questions, and carry on an exchange about the over 5000 MGs of meds, that I am required to take daily to stay in REMISSION. So if you need a good doctor, WHO LISTENS, go try her out.
Dr Armstrong is an outstanding physician—knowledge and care for his patients. His staff are great to work with. The reflect the joy of the Lord. Glad the are my primary care.
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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.
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Why is preventive health screening important?
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.
At what age should preventive health screenings begin?
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.
What should I do if a screening test shows an abnormal result?
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.