Results for Preventive Care

Group Health and Seattle University case study on how preventive care helps organizations prevent rising healthcare costs.

Women’s preventive care is important for a woman’s overall health. This includes breast health as well as reproductive and sexual health and more.

Dana Bonaminio, M.D., Women’s Imaging National Subspecialty Lead from Radiology Partners, offers tips and guidance on what providers should make sure women know about their breast health.

The Affordable Care Act is complex, but much of the legislation boils down to one thing: taking control of your health.

According to the CDC Foundation, getting sick or injured when you travel is far more expensive than preventive care.

These findings in JAMA Internal Medicine also note the importance of coordinating care and, some experts say, could provide a model for other diseases.

Payers are adopting patient incentive programs to encourage members to complete annual preventive care visits

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says that millions of U.S. children are not getting optimum healthcare basically because of a la

Chronic diseases are now the top cause of death worldwide -- a fact that these seven startups are hoping to change through preventive care.

Clients often think their indoor-only cats don't need regular veterinary visits. Use these tips to explain the importance of preventive care—and start seeing more felines in your practice.

CINCINNATI—You've heard the saying, "If it isn't broke, don't fix it." However, in the case of certain cancers, such as ovarian cancer, you might not know it

Kara Nelsestuen, RT (R)(M)(BD)(MR)
by Kara Nelsestuen, Lead Mammography Technologist, Winona Health
If you’re due for a screening mammogram, or if you’ve been putting it off and you’re way overdue, please schedule your appointment. We care for people who have had many mammograms and for people who are

Dr. Enrique Jacome Medical associations widely recommend that women visit their obstetricians and primary care doctors shortly after gi...

Most of the time a visit to the doctor occurs because something went wrong – you came down with a cold or you‘re injured. But what if you could prevent an injury from happening in the first place? Preventive care is unfortunately overlooked far too often. In this case, what’s overlooked may be proper care …

In a society that has become so obsessed with youth, more women, many still in their 20s, are taking dramatic and expensive measures to stop the signs of aging before it happens with non-surgical treatments.

Twenty-four-year-old Natalie Garcia started using Botox two years ago. Why would anyone that age turn to Botox?

Preventive Cardiology - previously the Cardiac Wellness Clinic, located in Seattle, is a unique program at Virginia Mason whose mission is to reduce or eliminate the risk of heart attack and stroke in individuals. A team of specialists including a cardiologist, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, pharmacists and a dietitian are certified to assess and manage risk of heart attack and stroke. The team’s expertise is in…

What preventative care and health screenings does your doctor recommend for you and your family? Find out in seconds with ACPNY's My Preventive Care Plan tool.

Some women are more prone to getting breast cancer than others. Knowing your risk may prove empowering, especially at a time when prevention efforts are growing in both importance and availability.