Some of the most valuable healthcare happens before you feel sick. Preventive Primary Care helps identify risks earlier, keep routine health needs on track and create a plan based on your age, history, medications, family history and individual health goals.
Preventive Care May Include
- Blood pressure screening
- Diabetes and blood sugar screening
- Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk review
- Medication and immunization review
- Cancer screening recommendations and referrals
- Sexual health and STI screening when appropriate
- Depression, anxiety and substance-use screening
- Lifestyle counseling and health education
- Laboratory testing when clinically indicated
Prevention Is Personal
There is no single screening schedule that is right for everyone. Your provider considers factors such as age, medical history, family history, medications and current health conditions when discussing which preventive services may be appropriate.
What Preventive Care Can Include
Preventive care may involve routine measurements, health-risk screening, immunization review, laboratory testing and referrals for age- and risk-appropriate screening.
Mental Health Is Part of Preventive Health
Stress, depression, anxiety, sleep and substance use can affect physical health. Alium’s integrated model makes it easier to identify behavioral health concerns during routine medical care and connect patients with support when appropriate.
Stay Connected Between Annual Visits
Prevention is not limited to one appointment a year. Follow-up visits may be recommended to review results, address new risk factors, monitor changes or support long-term health goals.
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Build a preventive care plan with a Primary Care provider who looks at the whole picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is preventive care the same as an annual physical?
They overlap, but preventive care is broader. An annual wellness or physical visit is an important opportunity to review preventive needs, while additional screenings or follow-up may happen at other times.
Will insurance cover preventive services?
Coverage varies by plan, age, risk factors and the specific service. Patients should verify benefits with their insurance plan when needed.
Can preventive care include mental health screening?
Yes. Behavioral health screening can be an important part of whole-person preventive care when clinically appropriate.