Preventative Care | Lafayette Hill
Many of the chronic diseases that affect adults are the result of a short list of lifestyle behaviors. At LSR Wellness in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jessie Fields, and the LSR Wellness team, have a comprehensive preventative care program that focuses on helping you change the behaviors that put you at risk of disease. Preventative care can keep you healthy and happy long-term. To find out more about the practice, call to speak with a membership coordinator or email the practice today.
Preventative Care FAQs
What is preventative care?
Preventative care focuses on finding or preventing health problems, reducing risk of disease, disability, and death. It includes health screenings and wellness checks, as well as counseling and treatments that help protect you from disease.
LSR Wellness is a membership-based adult primary care practice that has a comprehensive preventative care program. In addition to screening for health issues, the team creates personalized wellness plans that improve your health now and in the future.
What can I expect from preventative care?
You can expect patient-centered preventative care at LSR Wellness. Before creating your wellness plan, the team performs a thorough physical exam. They review your health concerns and goals, ask about your medical and family history, and evaluate your health from head-to-toe.
The team may also request diagnostic testing to screen for health issues. LSR Wellness performs some tests in-house, including an electrocardiogram (EKG) to assess cardiovascular health and urinalysis to screen for diabetes and kidney disease.
Once the team has the necessary information, they work with you to create your preventative care plan towards better health. This plan includes ongoing counseling and monitoring of goals, and quarterly follow-up visits to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. LSR Wellness also provides routine vaccinations for preventative care.
Membership in the practice includes an evaluation with Dr. Fields, for fitness and exercise training, nutrition education and guidance, weight management, and healthy meal planning. Dr. Fields is also a NASM-certified Personal Trainer. Patients of the Lafayette Hill practice may join fitness classes led by Dr. Fields at the gym on-site at the LSR offices. This is part of their commitment to improving overall health for their patients.
What are the benefits of preventative care?
Preventative care at LSR Wellness is all about putting you on a path to optimal health. The benefits of preventative care include:
Lowering your risk of chronic disease
Improving your quality of life
Reducing overall healthcare costs
Dr. Jessie Fields and the team at LSR Wellness collaborate with you and the other health professionals to actively encourage your success while pursuing your wellness goals.
Am I a candidate for preventative care?
Anyone looking to improve their health and wellness is a candidate for preventative care at LSR Wellness. The team also has a chronic disease management program and can provide the same type of plan and support to help you manage a chronic health condition and reduce the risk of developing related complications.
To learn more about preventative care consultation at LSR Wellness, call to speak with a membership coordinator or email the practice today.