Preventative care, such as an annual health exam, is a way for your health care provider to evaluate your overall health even when you may be symptom free. Our purpose is to provide our patients with excellent care that is rooted in evidence-based practice. During the annual health exam, our goal is to help determine your overall health and detect any early underlying symptoms of physical illness or disease while also assisting in managing chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma &Hypertension.
During your visit to SpringCare, the medical staff will ensure you receive a routine health screening based on your age, gender, and current health conditions. This may include:
- Reviewing your family medical history such as heart disease, lupus, gout, pancreatic cancer, etc.
- Inquiring about personal health choices such as tobacco use, recreational drug use, sexual health & alcohol consumption
- Ordering laboratory or other tests such as cholesterol, glucose, complete blood count, EKG
- Recommending lifestyle changes to help prevent diseases or illnesses
- Gathering a list of current medications you are taking
- Ensuring you are up to date on all necessary immunizations
- Obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, body temperature & heart rate
- Assessing different body systems such as lung, heart, eye, nose, throat & ears.
Preventative care, such as an annual health exam, is a way for your health care provider to evaluate your overall health even when you may be symptom free. Our purpose is to provide our patients with excellent care that is rooted in evidence-based practice. During the annual health exam, our goal is to help determine your overall health and detect any early underlying symptoms of physical illness or disease while also assisting in managing chronic conditions.