D Disease Prevention & Management 26Health is focused on combating disease before it takes you down. The focus on disease prevention is something we fully embrace, and is a cornerstone of our care approach. We believe prevention is always better than cure! Request an Appointment Disease Prevention & Management 26Health is focused on combating disease before it takes you down. The focus on disease prevention is something we fully embrace, and is a cornerstone of our care approach. We believe prevention is always better than cure! Request an Appointment Disease Prevention Means Being Proactive We encourage patients not to assume statistical recommendations are all that’s need. For example, if you’re a woman for whom Pap tests are indicated every three years, but have past issues or genetic predisposition to cancer, your 26Health care professional may still want you to have a Pap smear every year. While our recommendations often include medication, we also incorporate wellness to prevent disease: diet, fitness, mental health, and more. Preventive Care Services We offer a suite of medical services focused on preventive care. Labs and bloodwork, STI screenings, Pap tests, and bone density studies are all 26Health services that most patients should consider when discussing their history with their primary care provider. Also, family histories may indicate you need other types of prevention screenings like a prostate check or a CT scan for pulmonary issues. Some services, like mammograms and colonoscopies, may be referred out. However, 26Health works with partners to ensure both treatment plans and costs are in alignment with your preventive care. Your personal Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) will be your central connection to ensure all of your providers are in sync. Prevention is About Education and Compliance The preventive care education program is a two-way street. As a patient, you will educate your primary care provider on all the personal traits, from your family history to a day in the life of your diet, that can help you prevent disease. In turn, your 26Health provider will educate you on treatments, medications, and wellness plans that could help prevent any disease to which you’re predisposed. After education comes compliance and we stay with you throughout the process. You need to be committed to putting in place the plans you and your provider agree to. We’ll follow up and remind you to maintain your focus on prevention. We never want you to have to find a cure to a disease that could have been prevented. Do you agree prevention is better than a cure? Schedule my appointment.
