Preventive Medicine Q&A

What is preventive medicine?

Preventive medicine at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group includes medical evaluations, health screenings, and treatments that reduce your risk of getting sick, becoming injured, or developing a chronic disease. 

The Alertive Healthcare Medical Group experts are highly skilled and partner with Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, California. 

The practice is an all-inclusive and one-stop shop for all your medical needs. Alertive Healthcare Medical Group provides transitional care management after a hospital discharge, telehealth options, top-quality care management services, and mobile medical care when necessary.

What are the advantages of preventive medicine?

The benefits associated with preventive medicine include:

  • Reduced risk of illnesses and diseases
  • Stronger immune system
  • Healthier body weight
  • Improved disease management
  • Early illness and disease detection
  • Lower risk of severe complications

Preventive medicine at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group can save you time and money on medical costs and may significantly increase your life expectancy. 

What does preventive medicine consist of?

During preventive medicine visits to Alertive Healthcare Medical Group, your specialist welcomes you and completes:

Initial screening

Your provider weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and assesses your blood pressure and additional vital signs.

Medical history review

A primary care specialist asks about your medications, symptoms, lifestyle habits, medical history, and more. 

Physical exam

They complete a physical exam to evaluate your overall wellness by checking your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, and reflexes. Your Alertive Healthcare Medical Group provider offers breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests for women, and prostate exams for men.

Diagnostic testing

If you need health screenings or diagnostic tests, your preventive medicine specialist may recommend blood testing, urine tests, heart-function testing, imaging procedures, a biopsy, or additional health screenings.

Preventive treatments

Alertive Healthcare Medical Group offers numerous preventive medicine treatments, including medically supervised weight loss, nutrition coaching, medication prescriptions, vaccinations, and more. They provide specialist referrals as needed for complex medical issues.

When should I schedule preventive medicine appointments?

Schedule preventive medicine visits to Alertive Healthcare Medical Group yearly or more often if your provider suggests it because of disease risk factors or a specific medical diagnosis. Call the office if you have concerns about your health, develop unusual symptoms, or become ill.

Schedule a preventive medicine appointment at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group by phone or online today.