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About Preventive Care
Preventive care is the foundation of long-term health, helping patients avoid illness and detect problems early. The Care Rite, PLLC, team, with offices in Dyersburg, Halls, Ripley, and Brentwood, Tennessee, provides a full range of preventive services, from annual checkups and screenings to vaccinations and lifestyle guidance. They focus on personalized care for every stage of life, ensuring families stay on track with their health goals. Call Care Rite, PLLC, or request an appointment online today to learn more about the benefits of preventive care. Walk-in and telehealth visits are available.
Preventive Care Q&A
What is preventive care?
Preventive care focuses on keeping you healthy by detecting problems early and reducing your risk for serious illness.
Instead of only treating sickness after it happens, preventive care aims to stop health issues before they become severe.
Why is preventive care important?
Many serious health problems, like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, develop silently and may not cause symptoms until they’re advanced. Preventive care helps catch these conditions early, when treatment is most effective.
It also promotes healthy habits that lower your risk of illness. By scheduling regular visits and screenings, you’re investing in a healthier future.
What types of preventive services are available?
The Care Rite, PLLC, team provides a wide range of preventive services tailored to your age, gender, and health history. These include:
- Annual physical exams to review your overall health
- Blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes checks
- Cancer screenings, such as Pap smears for cervical cancer
- Vaccinations to protect against flu, pneumonia, shingles, and other illnesses
- Lifestyle counseling on diet, exercise, stress, and smoking cessation
- Bone density testing to check for osteoporosis
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) to check heart function
- Weight loss counseling and treatment
The Care Rite, PLLC, team also works closely with seniors and their families to design personalized plans that support independence and quality of life.
How does preventive care benefit seniors?
Older adults often face multiple health conditions at once, which makes prevention even more important. Preventive care for seniors includes:
- Screenings for dementia
- Fall-risk assessments
- Monitoring medications to prevent harmful side effects
Preventive care is a partnership. While the Care Rite, PLLC, team guides you with medical expertise, it’s also vital to make changes in your life that promote better health.
What preventive care actions should patients take?
Looking after yourself is fundamental to good health, so it’s essential to consider the following:
- Eating balanced meals
- Exercising regularly
- Avoiding tobacco
- Getting enough sleep
- Managing stress
Following through with recommended checkups and screenings is another key way to take charge of your health.
The Care Rite, PLLC, team combines medical expertise with compassionate care. Whether it’s keeping kids on schedule with vaccines, guiding adults on heart health, or supporting seniors with fall prevention, they help you and your family stay well for years to come.
Call your nearest Care Rite, PLLC, office or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today for first-class preventive care. Walk-in care is also available.