Changes in the healthcare
industry
Over the last 10 years, dramatic changes have taken place in the
American healthcare industry, there has been a significant increase in the
number of walk in medical clinics; also called urgent care centers. It is a
great idea to have a plan should you and your family decide to visit an urgent
care center for minor medical emergencies. However, urgent care clinics are
also a viable solution for preventive healthcare.
Explaining preventive healthcare
- Preventive healthcare is when medical measures are taken to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions.
- This is usually accomplished by adopting healthy habits and avoiding early risk factors.
- The sad reality is that millions of people die preventable deaths every year because they never got care for treatable disorders and/or they practiced unhealthy habits.
- It is scientifically proven that preventive healthcare is an important part of medical care.
- Common issues for preventive healthcare include diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer.
- Preventive care also includes counseling for dangerous habits like smoking, alcohol abuse, a sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diet.
Convenient, affordable care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. Call Medical Access today, or simply
drop in, as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality urgent care for
any non-life-threatening health issues.
