Preventive Care

You can take many steps to reduce the risk of illnesses, injuries, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. At Diversity Health Clinic LLC in Germantown, Maryland, highly trained family nurse practitioners Akukeng Mba, FNP, Abraham Mbangowah, FNP, and their team specialize in preventive care to avoid medical complications. Schedule a wellness exam at Diversity Health Clinic LLC by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is preventive care?

Preventive care at Diversity Health Clinic LLC involves evaluations, health screenings, and treatments that reduce the risk of health problems or detect them earlier when they’re easier to treat. The practice tailors preventive care plans that match your needs and health goals. If you already have a chronic condition, they help you properly manage it to avoid complications.

What are the benefits of preventive care?

Preventive care at Diversity Health Clinic LLC offers the following benefits:

• Improved overall health and well-being
• Stronger immune system
• More energy
• Cost savings
• Better quality of life
• Fewer symptoms 
• Reduced risk of illnesses, diseases, and injuries

Preventive care involves simple screenings or treatments that can save you time and money in medical costs in the long run.

Which preventive care services are available?

Examples of preventive care services available at Diversity Health Clinic LLC include:

• Breast cancer screening
• Prostate cancer screening
• Cervical cancer screening (Pap smears)
• Other health screenings
• Comprehensive annual physicals
• Cardiac evaluations (EKGs)
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment
• Preoperative screening
• School, camp, sports, and life insurance physicals
• Medically supervised weight management
• Travel consultations
• Patient education

Diversity Health Clinic LLC also offers vaccinations that reduce your risk of contracting illnesses and diseases. 

What should I expect during preventive care appointments?

During preventive care appointments at Diversity Health Clinic LLC, you meet with a specialist who discusses your symptoms, medical history, medications, and health goals. They complete physical exams to screen for signs of potential medical problems, immunizations, blood testing, heart-function tests, and other diagnostic tests. 

If you need a physical for school, camp, sports, work, or life insurance, your provider completes the exam and fills out the necessary physical forms. 

Diversity Health Clinic LLC also provides personalized diet, exercise, and weight loss plans, as well as patient education to help you maintain or adopt healthy habits that minimize the risk of chronic diseases.

How often should I schedule preventive care visits?

Schedule preventive care visits at Diversity Health Clinic LLC at least once yearly or anytime you have concerns or questions about your well-being. Diversity Health Clinic LLC also offers sick visits, chronic disease management, and more.

Schedule a preventive care visit at Diversity Health Clinic LLC by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.