Men can face various health issues in life, especially as they get older. Some of the biggest threats to men’s health are heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. One way to prevent these problems and promote better health is through preventive care. Ruby Pate, DNP, APRN, and George Pate, BCBA, the experienced and caring providers at Brighter Days Wellness & Behavior Analysis in Antlers, OK, offer a range of men’s health services, including preventive care.
Men’s Healthcare Services
Many men tend to avoid seeing a doctor. Some might be embarrassed or uncomfortable seeking medical care for certain issues, while others might feel they cannot take time away from work for medical appointments. Not seeing a doctor regularly can lead to the development of serious health problems that potentially could have been prevented.
At our office in Antlers, OK, men’s health is a top priority. We offer a diverse array of services to help men enjoy better health. Some of our many men’s health services include:
- Annual checkups
- Cancer screenings
- Treatment of acute illness
- Management of chronic disease
- Referrals to specialists
- Weight loss assistance
- Preventive care
- Mental health
- IV therapy
Benefits of Preventive Care
Preventive care is all about being proactive and preventing health problems by taking steps to reduce your risk for developing certain illnesses or diseases. This includes scheduling regular checkups with your primary care provider who can monitor your health over time through physical exams, bloodwork, health screenings, and more.
There are numerous benefits to seeing a doctor regularly for preventive care. Some health conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, do not always have any obvious symptoms. Fortunately, these issues can be identified during a routine physical exam and steps can be taken to improve health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Preventive care also makes it possible to identify other types of health concerns early on when they are easier to treat and before they progress and become more serious. For example, most cancers are highly treatable when caught right away. Early detection is more likely when seeing a doctor regularly. Screenings can be performed for various cancers that frequently affect males, including prostate, colon, and testicular.
Based on your current health and risk for certain conditions, the doctor will make recommendations for improving health and preventing different diseases and conditions. Preventive measures could include lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, exercising regularly, quitting certain habits or activities, stress reduction, or medications.
Preventive care that includes regular checkups and screenings is an easy way to promote better health for men. Schedule an appointment with one of our skilled providers to learn more about preventive care and men’s health by calling Brighter Days Wellness & Behavior Analysis in Antlers, OK, at (580) 209-6112.