Preventative Healthcare

Experienced providers Khanh Thai, DO, and Paul Moya, DO, at United Family Physicians believe the best way to maintain good health is to stay ahead of health problems before they begin. Preventive healthcare is vital to your quality of life and overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness. The practice takes a proactive approach to your health with personalized checkups, screenings, vaccines, and everyday guidance tailored to your unique needs. When you’re ready to start feeling your best for the long run, call the office in Glendora, California, or book your preventive healthcare visit online today.

What is preventive healthcare?

Preventive care is about being proactive, focusing on abundant health instead of waiting for something to go wrong, and trying to keep ahead of illness. This medical model includes routine visits, tests, and conversations with your provider to catch potential issues early.

The goal is straightforward: to help you stay healthy and prevent more serious problems later.

When you come in for a preventive visit at United Family Physicians, your doctor checks in on your overall health, monitors key indicators like your blood pressure and heart rate, and runs tests based on your age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

What does preventive healthcare include?

Here’s what you can expect:

Regular checkups

These visits provide an opportunity to openly discuss issues with your provider, ask questions, and address any changes in your health or routines.

Screenings

From blood pressure and cholesterol checks to cancer screenings, these tests help us catch health issues early before you notice symptoms.

Vaccinations

Vaccines are a simple but powerful way to protect your health. Your United Family Physicians provider ensures you are up-to-date on all your necessary immunizations based on your age, medical history, and lifestyle. Tell them if you plan to travel or have other upcoming needs.

Guidance on health and wellness

Preventive care isn’t just about tests — it’s also about learning how to take care of yourself. You may benefit from practical tips on nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

What can preventive healthcare help with?

Preventive care can lower your risk for a wide range of health issues, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure and cholesterol
• Heart disease and stroke
• Obesity
• Certain cancers
• Osteoporosis
• Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression
• Lung disease

Staying on top of your health also has the added benefit of greater peace of mind, making the rest of your life run smoother.

How to get the most out of preventive healthcare?

You don’t have to be at a doctor’s office to be working on your health. Your provider empowers your efforts to make incremental positive changes, and even small choices can lead to improvements. Focus on:

• Eating well
• Staying active
• Sleeping enough
• Drinking enough water
• Avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol

Working together, you build a plan for your life that keeps you moving forward. When you’re ready to get started, schedule your preventive healthcare appointment with United Family Physicians online or by phone today.