Preventive health helps detect or prevent serious diseases and medical problems before they develop into a major health concern. Examples of preventative health include annual check-ups, immunizations, diagnostic tests, and health screenings. Preventative health is typically covered 100% under most health plans, which includes several different treatments, procedures, and services. The reason preventative health is so important is that it prevents healthcare costs and stress on the healthcare system, significantly reducing the rate of chronic disease, hospitalization, and permanent disability.

Mesquite Medical Clinic provides the following preventative care services:

⦁ Annual physicals, which can detect a number of conditions before they develop into serious complications
⦁ Vaccinations, which help prevent the spread of disease as well as the complications of disease
⦁ Screening and treatment for chronic health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease
⦁ Laboratory testing, including blood and urine tests
⦁ Care for minor symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, headache, nausea, or nasal congestion
⦁ Treatment of injuries, including cuts or burns
⦁ Treatment for common illnesses like the flu, colds, sinusitis, conjunctivitis or urinary tract infections

There are several important benefits that preventative care provide, including:

⦁ Increase Lifespan — It should come as no surprise that preventing diseases promotes longevity; the more proactive one is in preventing disease, the less likely they are to develop health complications.
⦁ Pay Less Over Time — Preventive health care can save money for both the patient and the entire healthcare system. Treating an issue early on typically requires less invasive methods to resolve the problem; delaying care can lead to worsening conditions and often requires longer treatments and more invasive procedures.
⦁ Live an Active Life — Preventative care promotes an active lifestyle, which has countless health benefits in and of itself. Regular exercise reduces the risk of a number of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.
⦁ Doctor Recommendations — One of the main things doctors do is assess the potential health risks of their patients, and based on their findings they can make certain lifestyle recommendations that promote wellness and improve quality of life.
⦁ Control a Problem — While preventative care focuses on avoiding certain health problems altogether, it also emphasizes the need for early detection and treatment. By receiving care in a timely manner, patients can better control the problems affecting their health more effectively.
⦁ Better Health Care — By preventing disease, the healthcare system does not have to spend as many resources on treatments. Preventative care lowers the risk of serious complications that require expensive treatments, and also lowers the rate of hospitalizations, thereby reducing the impact on the healthcare system as a whole. When the healthcare system is not overwhelmed it allows physicians to provide better care for their patients.

Stay on top of your health with the preventative care offered at Mesquite Medical Clinic. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to helping you live a healthy, disease-free life. Call us today to book an appointment for preventative care, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 5115 N Galloway Ave #203, Mesquite, TX 75150. We serve patients from Mesquite TX, Garland TX, Dallas TX, Rowlett TX, Balch Springs TX, and Plano TX.