Preventative Care in Oakland Park, FL, and Royal Palm Beach, FL
Preventative care at 121 Medical Center & Royal Palm Beach Medical Group is essential for maintaining long-term health and wellness. Our experienced team focuses on identifying potential health issues before they become serious, providing comprehensive assessments and personalized plans to help you stay healthy. We are dedicated to offering top-quality, affordable preventative care services to our community. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Oakland Park FL, and Royal Palm Beach FL.
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What is preventative care?
What are examples of preventive care?
What is the goal of preventive care?
What are the types of preventive care?
Our primary to safeguard your health through early detection and treatment of potential health concerns. We believe that this strategy not only significantly improves your health outcomes but also reduces overall healthcare costs, as many diseases can be prevented or more effectively managed when caught early.
Our preventative care services cover primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. We strive to prevent diseases before they occur, through advice on regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and administering necessary vaccines. Our medical professionals are also skilled in the early detection of diseases through regular screenings and check-ups, thus increasing the chances of effective treatment and management. For those already managing long-term, complex health problems, our focus is on preventing further deterioration and maximizing your quality of life.
At 121 Medical Center & Royal Palm Beach Medical Group, we understand that preventive care should be tailored to everyone’s age, risk factors, and health history.
Immunizations are a fundamental part of preventive care services. We provide vaccines for diseases and even adult-specific shots for diseases such as shingles or pneumonia.
We also offer screenings and regular check-ups, critical aspects of preventive care. These services allow us to assess your overall health, and detect diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other potential health conditions in their early stages when treatment is more effective.
We also emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle as part of preventive care. We offer advice and guidance on adopting a balanced and nutritious diet, carrying out regular physical activity, managing stress effectively, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Recognizing the detrimental effects of tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption, our team can assist in quitting tobacco and moderating alcohol consumption.
We also understand the importance of oral and ocular health. As part of our comprehensive preventive care services, we encourage regular dental and eye exams.
Pregnant women and babies will also benefit from our prenatal and well-baby visits. A vital component of preventive care, these visits guarantee that the mother and child receive the attention required to support healthy pregnancies and the development of young children.
At 121 Medical Center & Royal Palm Beach Medical Group, we know that your skin’s health is important. That’s why we emphasize sun protection as part of preventive care, giving our patients advice on how to avoid developing skin cancer along with other skin disorders.
We understand that in the early stages, many diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are much easier to treat or even prevent. Hence, we provide preventive measures such as screenings, regular check-ups, and vaccinations to detect these health problems early on when they are most treatable.
Moreover, we encourage our patients to adopt healthier lifestyles. We teach them the value of a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction, and abstaining from bad habits like cigarettes and binge drinking. This method encourages self-sufficiency and general well-being in addition to preventing chronic illnesses.
● Primary Prevention: We emphasize health education and promotion, encouraging our patients to lead a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and balanced diets. Our medical team also guides in avoiding harmful habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. We offer immunizations to protect against various infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, and influenza. Additionally, we provide genetic counseling and testing to identify individuals at risk for genetic disorders.
● Secondary Prevention: Our medical center performs a range of screening tests for early detection of diseases. These include mammograms for breast cancer, colonoscopies for colorectal cancer, blood pressure screenings for hypertension, and cholesterol checks for heart disease. Upon early detection, we promptly initiate treatment to prevent complications or progression of the disease.
● Tertiary Prevention: For patients with established diseases, we aim to manage and slow down their progression. We offer therapeutic rehabilitation services, such as cardiac rehabilitation for heart disease patients and physical therapy for stroke survivors. Our medical center also provides palliative care to enhance the quality of life for individuals with advanced or end-stage illnesses. Moreover, we conduct regular surveillance and monitoring for patients with long-term illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease, to prevent complications.
● Comprehensive Health Checkups: We believe in the importance of regular health checkups. We conduct comprehensive physical exams to identify potential health issues and provide personalized health recommendations. Our routine tests include blood and urine screenings to monitor common health markers, such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels. We also prioritize oral health and offer dental exams and cleanings.
Our medical practices emphasize the importance of preventive care. It is always advisable to regularly consult with our healthcare providers at 121 Medical Center or Royal Palm Beach Medical Group to understand which types of preventive care are most suitable for your individual health needs. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Oakland Park FL, North Lauderdale FL, Pompano Beach FL, Plantation FL, Royal Palm Beach FL, Wellington FL, Westlake FL, Golden Lakes FL, and surrounding areas.