Preventative Health Screenings

Preventive health screenings are vital for safeguarding your health and avoiding severe pain, suffering, and emotional distress. At Mountainside Medical in Stevensville, Montana, Carson Gomez, AGPCNP, and our skilled team offer a wide range of preventive screenings designed to catch issues early. Our services cover various conditions, including cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and more. To schedule your essential preventive screenings, call Mountainside Medical or book an appointment online for either in-person or telehealth consultations.

What is Preventive Screening?

Preventive screening is a proactive approach to maintaining your health and preventing serious, life-threatening conditions before they develop. Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear, which could indicate a more advanced stage of disease, preventive screenings allow for early detection and intervention.

For instance, with colorectal cancer, screening for polyps—precursors to cancer—can significantly reduce your risk. By identifying and removing these polyps through a colonoscopy, you can prevent the progression to cancer, which might otherwise require more invasive treatments or have a poorer prognosis if symptoms appear.

Benefits of Preventive Screening:

• Early Detection: Catch potential health issues before they become severe.
• Reduced Risk: Lower the chance of serious health complications.
• Improved Outcomes: Enhance the likelihood of successful treatment and recovery.

Conditions That Benefit from Preventive Screenings

Preventive screenings are available for a wide range of conditions. At Mountainside Medical, we offer screenings for:

• Heart Disease
• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Substance Misuse
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Function
• Prostate Disease
• Tuberculosis
• Thyroid Disease

These screenings are crucial for detecting issues that could otherwise lead to severe symptoms or even be life-threatening if left undetected.

Types of Preventive Screening Tests

Our team at Mountainside Medical uses various methods to assess your health. Common screening tests include:

• Blood Pressure Test: Measures the pressure of your blood in your arteries to identify risks such as heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.
• Blood Tests: Detect abnormalities in your blood that could indicate conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol.
• Urinalysis: Analyzes your urine to check for signs of kidney disease or other health issues.
• Lung Function Tests: Assess the health of your lungs and detect conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Cell and Tissue Samples: Used for lab analysis to identify any abnormal changes that could suggest cancer or other diseases.
• Endoscopic Procedures: Employs a small camera to view internal tissues and detect abnormalities.

Preventive health screenings are a straightforward yet vital step in safeguarding your health. To find out which screenings are right for you, call Mountainside Medical or book an in-person or telehealth consultation online today.