Preventive Care

Healthcare services and interventions designed to prevent illness, detect health issues early, and promote overall well-being through regular check-ups and screenings.

 

Wellness Checkup:

A routine healthcare visit focused on maintaining and assessing overall health, including discussions about lifestyle, risk factors, and preventive measures.

 

Screening Tests:

Diagnostic tests or examinations performed to detect potential health problems before symptoms appear, enabling early intervention and treatment.

 

Immunization/Vaccination:

The administration of vaccines to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against specific diseases, contributing to community and individual health.

 

Health Promotion:

Activities and initiatives that encourage healthy behaviors, lifestyle modifications, and the adoption of practices conducive to well-being.

 

Primary Prevention:

Measures and interventions aimed at preventing the onset of diseases or health conditions through lifestyle changes, education, and immunizations.

 

Secondary Prevention:

Efforts to detect and address health issues in their early stages, often through screenings, with the goal of preventing progression and complications.

 

Tertiary Prevention:

Strategies to minimize the impact of established diseases, prevent complications, and improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions.

 

Lifestyle Modification:

Positive changes in behavior and habits, such as adopting a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management, to promote overall health.

 

Disease Surveillance:

Systematic monitoring of diseases and health conditions within populations to identify patterns, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.

 

Risk Assessment:

Evaluation of individual or population-level risk factors, helping to identify those at higher risk for certain health conditions and tailor preventive care accordingly.

 

Health Maintenance:

Ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance health through regular check-ups, screenings, and adherence to recommended preventive measures.

 

Health Education:

The provision of information and resources to individuals and communities to empower them with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their health.

 

Maternal and Child Health Services:

Preventive care services provided to pregnant women, infants, and children, including prenatal care, vaccinations, and developmental screenings.

 

Cancer Screening:

Tests and examinations designed to detect the presence of cancer or precancerous conditions in their early stages, improving the chances of successful treatment.

 

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction:

Strategies and interventions to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases through lifestyle changes, medication, and management of risk factors.

 

Vision and Hearing Screenings:

Tests to assess visual and auditory health, facilitating early detection of potential issues and appropriate interventions.