Preventive medicine focuses on maximizing your overall health and lowering your risk of chronic diseases.

Sanford Internal Medicine specializes in a variety of preventive medicine services, including:

• Routine physicals
• Immunizations
• Diagnostic screenings
• Mental health evaluations
• Weight management
• On site lab for blood draw

Schedule preventive medicine appointments for you and your family at least once a year, even when you’re feeling well. These appointments are the best way for the providers to monitor changes in your health and identify potential medical issues early on.

During your first preventive medicine visit at Sanford Internal Medicine, the providers spend time reviewing your personal and family medical histories. They also evaluate any medications you’re taking and address any concerns you have about your health.

As part of a physical exam, the physicians check for areas of pain and swelling throughout your body and test your joints for flexibility. They also note important details about your health, including your height, weight, temperature, and heart rate. As part of your preventive we can do Electrocardiograms in the office.

Depending on your current and family health history, the providers may request blood work to identify conditions like Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. You may need additional testing if you have risk factors for chronic health conditions.

If testing reveals any underlying issues, the providers customize a care plan to treat your condition. They also continue to monitor your health through the available primary care services.

Routine physicals and health evaluations give the Sanford Internal Medicine providers the opportunity to identify medical issues in the earliest stages when treatment is most successful.

Preventive care also provides the resources you need to lower your risk for chronic or complex conditions, like heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, that can decrease the quality and longevity of your life.

Annual preventive care visits also make it easier for the providers to monitor changes in your health from one year to the next. You also receive necessary immunizations to prevent long-term health problems that can result from contagious diseases like chickenpox, tetanus, and the flu.

Call Sanford Internal Medicine to schedule a preventive health consultation or book an appointment online today.