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Article submitted by Rebecca Imgrund, Executive Nurse Practitioner of SmartCare. Or e-mail Rebecca at rimgrund@smartcarecenters.com
What is "Preventative" healthcare and why is it important? Small changes in your daily living activities and behaviors can help you prevent chronic (life-long) or life-threatening diseases. This can be done through something called "preventative" healthcare. You can learn more about preventative healthcare and participate in making yourself healthier by getting one of the many health screenings that SmartCare offers.
Take Charge of Your Health - Get a Health Screening at your local SmartCare
Many health problems go undetected because people don't take an active part in their health, or their personal resources are limited for getting a health screening. wo of the most frequently undiagnosed diseases include Heart Disease and Diabetes. any individuals will have no symptoms, minimize the symptoms, or attempt to self-diagnose based on the symptoms that they are experiencing. By taking a proactive step by getting a health screening, you can actually prevent serious illness and, sometimes, prevent death.
General health and wellness screenings are relatively easy and can involve a limited physical by a practitioner, a family history screening, a blood screening, and health and wellness education. By taking the initial step of getting a health screening, you are on your way toward to active, preventative healthcare and taking charge of your own health.
SmartCare Family Medical Centers are walk-in medical clinics located within Wal-Mart Supercenters, open Monday-Saturday 9am-9m and Sunday 10am-6pm, with no appointment necessary. SmartCare treats everyday medical needs like sore throats, earaches, or minor cuts and pains. SmartCare accepts Medicare, most major insurances and cash. Specifically for seniors, SmartCare offers a reduced Smart Senior visit price of $45 if you are paying cash. The SmartCare Nurse Practitioner will also take the time to sit down with you and give you health education on any subject, at any time. Don't wait today for what could have been prevented yesterday.
Make your life healthier and more productive by visiting a SmartCare Center located within a Wal-Mart Supercenter today.