Preventative Healthcare

Are you ready to take proactive steps to protect your health and well-being? Turn to Evette Facey, NP, at Initiare Healthcare Services, based in Jamaica, New York. She provides the highest level of care with regular checkups, screenings, vaccinations, and healthy habits to reduce the risk of developing serious conditions in the future. If you want to stay healthier longer and ensure a better quality of life for years to come, call or book online to schedule your telehealth visit now.

What is preventive healthcare?

Preventive healthcare focuses on preventing illnesses, injuries, and diseases before they become serious. It involves:

• Routine checkups
• Screenings
• Vaccinations
• Healthy lifestyle practices

At Initiare Healthcare Services, the goal is to reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions and improve overall well-being by identifying risk factors and addressing them before they lead to more serious health concerns. 

Preventive care is proactive, helping you stay ahead of potential health problems through consistent, ongoing care.

What health issues does preventive healthcare address?

Preventive healthcare addresses a wide range of health issues, particularly chronic conditions that develop over time. Common areas include:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Certain types of cancer

These health concerns can be prevented or managed more effectively with early detection. 

Screenings for high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels can identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes before symptoms appear. Preventive care also involves vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases like the flu, pneumonia, and HPV. 

Preventive healthcare also covers mental health assessments and lifestyle guidance on nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management, which are essential to reducing the risk of chronic illness.

When should I get serious about preventive healthcare?

It's never too early to get serious about preventive healthcare. Ideally, preventive measures should begin in childhood and continue throughout your life, but it’s especially important as you age. 

If you have a family history of chronic illness, you may be at a higher risk due to factors such as weight, smoking, or lack of physical activity, making preventive care a must as soon as possible. 

Attend regular checkups and screenings to help identify early warning signs before they develop into more severe health issues.

When will I experience results from my preventive healthcare practices?

You may not experience immediate results from preventive healthcare, but the goal is long-term health and disease prevention. Over time, consistent preventive care can improve energy levels, strengthen your immune system, and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. 

While you may not "feel" the results right away, you’re actively safeguarding your future health, which will lead to better outcomes in the long run.

Book your preventive healthcare appointment with Initiare Healthcare Services today. Call or schedule online.