Preventive Care

Staying proactive about your health starts with a solid preventive care plan. At Three Rivers Area Medical Associates, PC, personalized preventive care plans are available for adults.

Internal medicine physician Veera Patel, MD offers a range of preventive care services, including annual wellness exams, immunizations, and health optimization resources.

Dr. Patel and her staff collaborate with you on strategies you can use to live a healthier, happier life.

Call the Three Rivers, Michigan, office today at (269) 273-8511 to schedule a preventive care visit and get a plan to stay healthy throughout your life. 

What is preventive care?

Preventive care includes medical services that help lower your risk factors for chronic diseases. This focus on health care is also helpful in identifying early warning signs of underlying disease before you have symptoms. This gives you the opportunity to get the treatment you need before the condition progresses.

Three Rivers Area Medical Associates, PC, provides comprehensive preventive care for adults in the office and through the online telehealth platform.

The medical specialists personalize a preventive care plan to enhance your existing health and protect your long-term wellness. They offer a range of preventive resources, including nutrition counseling, that you can use to live a healthy, physically active life.

When should I schedule a preventive care appointment?

Schedule a preventive care appointment at Three Rivers Area Medical Associates, PC, at least once a year for a wellness exam, a vital part of your preventive care plan.

Wellness exams are necessary, even if you’re in good health and free of pain or other symptoms. These preventive exams allow the providers an opportunity to evaluate your overall health and your risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions before you become ill.

Preventive care also includes immunizations against contagious diseases like the seasonal flu and hepatitis that can lead to serious illness, especially in elderly and immunocompromised people.

What can I expect during a preventive care visit?

During your preventive care visit at Three Rivers Area Medical Associates, PC, the providers carefully review your personal and family medical histories to identify risk factors for disease.

They also gather information about your lifestyle, diet, activities, relationships, and other factors that influence your wellness.

Your preventive care visit also includes:

• A physical exam
• Immunizations
• Nutrition counseling
• Blood work and other lab services
• Weight management recommendations
• Mental health screening

In the event your annual wellness exam reveals existing health issues, the providers offer chronic care management and personalized treatments to your individual needs.

If you have any questions or concerns about your physical health or mental wellness, your preventive care visit is a great time to address them with your provider.

The providers can also provide additional resources that support your long-term health and vitality. 

Call Three Rivers Area Medical Associates, PC, today at (269) 273-8511 to schedule an annual wellness exam or physical or a preventive care evaluation.