What Is Preventive Care?

Find out why preventive medical care is important for the whole family.

No one likes getting sick, and, certainly, no one likes dealing with a sick child or family member. While it’s inevitable that at some point you will get sick, our Plano, TX family doctor, Dr. Sarah Payberah is here to make sure that you and your family get the preventive medical care everyone needs to ward away certain serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

Learn more about preventive care in Plano, TX, and why it’s so important.

• Vaccinations: One of the best ways to protect you and your loved ones from a potentially serious illness is to get vaccinated. Make sure that your child starts getting vaccinated at birth. You can also protect yourself from the flu by getting yearly vaccines. The flu can be deadly to those with compromised immune systems as well as pregnant women and senior citizens. By getting a shot every year you can keep you and your family safe.

• Wellness Visits: Most people think that they only need to visit their Plano, TX, family physician if they are sick, but coming into our office for an annual physical exam is a great way to not only make sure that you are healthy but that you also stay healthy. During these visits, we can check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and offer other preventive screenings. This is a major benefit to those who have a family history of certain health problems like heart disease or high blood pressure.

• Women’s Health: It’s also important that women take a vested interest in their personal health and get routine pelvic exams once a year. These physical exams are a great way to detect abnormalities or reproductive issues before they become serious. Pap smears are also a great way to detect abnormal cells that could lead to cervical cancer.

• Lifestyle Changes: Whether you are looking to lose weight or stop smoking, we are here to help. You may not immediately think of us when it comes to making changes for the better, but we can certainly provide support and advice to help you make these changes. After all, exercising regularly, eating healthier and maintaining a healthy weight are all vitally important components to staying healthy.

Family Medicine of Texas, PA in Plano, TX provides the latest in medical treatments and techniques so that you always get the medical care you deserve for your family. Call our office to schedule your next appointment.