Why Preventive Care Is Important

Preventive healthcare involves taking specific measures to prevent disease. There many factors that can contribute to disease development, including genetics, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and disease agents. Preventive care differs from diagnostic care in that the purpose of diagnostic care is to look for a specific disease or condition based on the signs and symptoms that the patient is experiencing.

Dr. Tomas G. Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal are internal medicine specialists at Rios Healthcare Associates located in Houston, TX. They offer quality healthcare services to Houston residents and can help you will all your preventive care needs.

The Importance of Preventive Care

There are two reasons why preventive care is important. Firstly, it keeps you healthy and lowers your risk of major diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Secondly, it can significantly reduce your medical expenses.

Your doctor will recommend preventive measures based on the current condition of your health. All Marketplace Insurance Plans cover:

Vaccinations at the appropriate age including:
- chickenpox
- rubella
- diphtheria
- influenza
- hepatitis A and B
- Measles
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Mumps
- Pertussis
One-time abdominal aortic aneurysm for non-smoking males
Mammograms and breast cancer screening
STI screening and counseling
Tuberculosis screening
Alcohol dependence screening and counseling
Blood pressure and cholesterol screening
Colorectal cancer screening
Diet counseling
Diabetes type 2 screening
HIV screening

Even if you have any of the chronic conditions listed above, your doctor can still recommend steps that will help you manage your symptoms and maintain the best quality of life. Your health care provider will tell you when you need to schedule appointments for preventive care screening.

If you’re located in Houston and you’re looking for more information on preventive healthcare, call Dr. Rios today at (832) 323-9230.