PREVENTIVE CARE

PREVENTIVE care SERVICES OFFERED IN plantation, FL

Prevention is key to maintaining good health. Preventing common medical problems is much easier and more affordable than treating them after they develop. At Next Level Healthcare in Plantation, Florida, experienced board certified Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Brown, APRN, NP-C, offers exceptional preventive care services that keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy. Use our online booking feature to schedule a visit today.

PREVENTIVE care Q & A

What is preventive care?

Preventive care focuses on preventing common illnesses, diseases, and injuries. While Dr. Brown also treats medical problems after they arise, her main focus is preventing bothersome medical problems from occurring in the first place.

What are some examples of preventive care

Some of the highly effective preventive care services available at Next Level Healthcare include:

In-office labs
In-office electrocardiograms (EKGs)
COVID-19 testing and treatments
Vaccinations
Medically supervised weight loss
Lifestyle-change counseling
Health screenings
Mental health evaluations
Chronic disease risk factor management
Annual physical exams
Sports and work physicals
IV vitamin therapy
Health screenings for depression, anxiety, dementia, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.

Dr. Brown also screens for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic diseases and their risk factors. She can treat many of these conditions to reduce the risk of serious complications, such as a heart attack or stroke.

What should I expect during preventive care evaluations?

During your visit to Next Level Healthcare, Dr. Brown sees you in her office. She weighs you, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical examination. She assesses your eyes, ears, breathing, throat, neck, abdomen, heartbeat, limbs, and more to look for potential problems.

After your exam, Dr. Brown may recommend in-house lab draws, an EKG, imaging procedures, biopsies, allergy testing, or asthma tests to detect or rule out common medical problems.

She may suggest you make healthy lifestyle changes, lose weight, take prescription medications, undergo a minor procedure, receive vaccinations, or see a specialist.

Dr. Brown follows up with you regularly to ensure you remain as healthy as possible.

How often should I schedule preventive care visits?

See Dr. Brown at least every year for a routine wellness checkup. If you develop signs of an injury, illness, or disease, call her office any time to talk with her. She’s happy to answer your questions and address your concerns, and she takes as much time as you need.

To take advantage of preventive medicine at Next Level Healthcare, schedule an appointment by using our online booking feature.