PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Disease prevention, regular checkups, and lifestyle measures for patients in all age groups.
Preventative Care for Adults in the Fox Valley
At Susarla Primary Care, we specialize in preventative care for adults as the foundation of lifelong health. Our primary care and family medicine practice provides comprehensive preventive services designed to help adults and seniors stay healthy, identify concerns early, and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Additionally, we proudly serve adults who live or work in the Fox Valley area and surrounding communities. By focusing on proactive and personalized care, we help patients protect their health at every stage of life.
What are Preventative Primary Care Services for Adults?
Preventative care for adults focuses on early detection, disease prevention, and long-term wellness. Through regular checkups, screenings, and lifestyle guidance, our providers help patients stay ahead of potential health concerns.
Because preventative care visits are proactive, they often reduce the need for more complex treatment later. In addition, these visits allow time to discuss health goals, address concerns, and build a long-term relationship with your primary care provider.
Preventative Care Services Offered at Susarla Primary Care
Our preventative care for adults is tailored to each patient’s age, medical history, risk factors, and lifestyle. As a result, care plans are both personalized and effective.
Routine Health Screenings & Lab Testing
These screenings help identify health risks early and support long-term wellness. For example, services may include:
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Cholesterol and lipid screening
- Blood sugar and diabetes screening (A1C, glucose testing)
- Thyroid and other routine blood tests
- Medication and health risk assessments
Age- & Gender-Based Preventive Screenings
Preventive screenings are recommended based on age and individual risk. Therefore, our providers coordinate and review appropriate testing, including:
- Mammogram referrals and results review
- Prostate cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening coordination
- Osteoporosis screening
- Preventive health evaluations for older adults
Lifestyle & Wellness Counseling
Lifestyle choices play a major role in long-term health. Because of this, we offer guidance and support in areas such as:
- Nutrition and healthy eating guidance
- Physical activity and exercise recommendations
- Weight management support
- Stress management and sleep health
- Preventive strategies to reduce chronic disease risk
Thoughtful Medication Management
When medications are needed, we take a careful and conservative approach. Our providers routinely review prescriptions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
For example, we focus on:
- Minimize unnecessary medications
- Reduce pill burden
- Avoid drug interactions and side effects
Who We Serve in the Fox Valley
At Susarla Primary Care, we provide preventive and wellness care for adults and seniors. This includes patients managing chronic conditions as well as those focused on long-term health maintenance.
Additionally, as a trusted primary care provider, we emphasize continuity of care, patient education, and shared decision-making.
Our Preventive Care Philosophy
Truly, prevention goes beyond testing. Here, we believe healthy lifestyle choices—including nutrition, movement, and stress reduction—are just as important as medical screenings. Overall, our goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and support they need to stay healthy, active, and independent.